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Applying for jobs in Norway
1. INTRODUCTION
Some suggestions for how to do this course (*)
Welcome and get to know your instructor (*) (1:10)
Goals of this course (*)
Why so difficult to get a job in Norway?
The value of learning Norwegian (*)
Job-seeking is a demanding process(*)
Trends in the Norwegian job market (*)
The situation in the Norwegian labour market (*)
Unemployment benefit while looking for a job in Norway (*)
2. PREPARATIONS
Checklist for job-seeking in Norway (*)
Recognition of foreign education(**)
Job portals (**)
How to read the job advert (**) (9:37)
Calling the recruiters (**)
Cultural hack: How much confidence should you show? (***)
Cultural hack: How to "sell" yourself at the right level (Janteloven) (***) (15:24)
Cultural hack: Common pitfalls as a job-seeker in Norway (***)
3. MAKING THE CV
Writing the CV (***) (14:10)
Formatting your CV (***) (10:00)
Cultural hack: The most important part of your CV (***) (6:29)
Identify your transferable skills(***)
Cultural hack: Why voluntary work is so valuable (*)
Cultural hack: Why references are so important (**) (7:55)
Should my CV have a picture? (*) (6:54)
Reference letter (attest) (*)
Cultural hack: Typical mistakes in the CV (***)
CV samples
4. MAKING THE APPLICATION LETTER
Things to think about before writing the applicaton letter (***)
Writing the application letter (søknadsbrev) (***) (14:44)
Cultural hack: How motivation can be the key for your success (***) (7:41)
Cultural hack: Include your personal self (***)
Cultural hack: Typical mistakes in the application letter (***)
Application letter samples
5. REFLECTION EXERCISES FOR INCREASED SELF-AWARENESS
Cultural hack: How NOT to "sell" yourself in Norway (*)
Put yourself in the employer's shoes (*)
Homework for increasing your self-awareness (***) (15:30)
Quiz 1 (**)
6. THE JOB INTERVIEW
Preparations for the interview (***) (15:13)
Finding your unique selling points (**)
Remember to sell yourself at the right level (**)
The interview (***) (27:02)
Questions asked by employers (*)
Discussing your strengths and weaknesses (*)
Questions you could ask during the interview (**)
Salary expectations (*)
Cultural hack: Cultural aspects during the interview (**) (11:06)
Practical cases during the interview (*)
Cultural hack: Typical mistakes in the job interview (***)
7. WHAT EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR
The ideal candidate (*)
Selection of candidates (***) (11:26)
Results from an employer survey (*)
Behaviour that will put Norwegian employers off (**)
8. GETTING STARTED IN NORWAY
Cultural hack: Easier ways into the job market (**) (7:54)
Cultural hack: Will taking a job I’m overqualified for have a negative impact on my career? (**) (4:48)
Temporary jobs - possible door opener to your dream job (**) (6:45)
Cultural hack: Are there fake job adverts in Norway? (*)
Delivering or submitting open applications (***)
Getting the job offer (*)
Salary negotiations before accepting the job offer (*) (6:24)
If you did not get the job (*)
Starting your own business in Norway (*)
Trade unions (*)
Low-volume hiring seasons (*)
9. PERSONALITY TESTS
Why personality tests are used (*)
Types of tests (*)
Tips for the tests (*)
10. CLOSING NOTE
Some final advice (**) (11:09)
The value of networking (*)
Quiz 2 (**)
Final homework (***)
Good-bye and good luck :-) (*) (1:01)
References
The situation in the Norwegian labour market (*)
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