https://www.ntnu.edu/career/applying-for-a-job-in-norway
Applying for a job in Norway
In the job search process, you first have to perform self-assessment. Identify your goals, interests and values, as well as your skills and competencies. Practice on how to present yourself to a potential employer. Stay up-to-date with the job market throughout your studies. Job searching might take some time, so start the process as early as possible.
Tips for job seekers
Write a CV
Write a cover letter
Tips for job interviews
Know your competencies
What can I do with my degree?
Higher education will give you many job opportunities. See how you can shape your opportunities while studying.
Careers Fairs at NTNU
Five tips to get the most out of career fairs in the video
Webinars
All our job search courses are held as webinars.
In this free course for students at NTNU, we share our best tips for writing a good CV and job application/cover letter. You will get input on both layout, structure and content, and we discuss CVs and job applications for the Norwegian labour market. A good job application maximizes your chances of getting to the job interview.
Why not start on your CV and your job application before the course? Then you may ask any questions you find you have in the webinar. Find tips on how to write a CV and a job application/cover letter.
It will be possible to submit questions via chat, and they will be answered during the webinar.
The webinar is in English and for NTNU students only.
1st of February at 12:30 p.m
or
29th of February at 12:30 p.m
Are you an international student looking for a job in Norway?
If you need some advice on where and how to find relevant jobs but are unsure how things work in a Norwegian setting and context, join our free webinar. Here we will go through and discuss several different strategies for finding the jobs, and how to approach prospective employers/companies.
It will be possible to submit questions via chat, and they will be answered during the webinar. The webinar does not address topics like work or resident permits, or other legal issues.
The webinar is in English and for NTNU students only.
15th of February at 12:30 p.m
or
14th of March at 12:30 p.m
Have you been invited to a job interview in Norway? Or are you just waiting to hear back regarding your job applications, anticipating an invitation for a job interview any day now?
In this free webinar we share our best tips for what to expect in an interview, the most common interview questions and how to best prepare yourself.
We will answer your questions during the webinar and recommend that you check out this website for advice for job interviews prior to the webinar.
The webinar is in English and for NTNU students only.
8th of February at 12:30 p.m
or
7th of march at 12:30 p.m
E-courses
Find following e-courses for the job search process on the pages:
Career counselling
For current students, applicants and recent NTNU graduates. The career service at NTNU Career are for students only. PhD and Post Doc are to be considered employees at NTNU.
Book free 45 minutes counselling for:
- Feedback on CV / cover letter
- Choosing a career path
- How to map your competence
- The job search process