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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.
Quick CV-check
We offer a free video feedback on your CV or cover letter in 15 minutes! The career service at NTNU Career are for students only. PhD and Post Doc are to be considered employees at NTNU.
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.
Write a CV employers will notice!
In this free course for students at NTNU, we share our best tips for writing a good CV. You can get input on both design and content, and we discuss CVs for the Norwegian labour market.
Why not start on your CV before the course to raise relevant questions? Find tips on how to write a CV.
The webinar will be held via Zoom/Blackboard and we will send you a link on the day of the webinar.
Course date:
4.10.2022 12:15-13:00
You have to sign in using Feide to register for the course
Are you an international student looking for a job in Norway?
If you need some advice on where to find relevant jobs, join our free webinar where we discuss where to find jobs and different strategies on how to approach possible employers.
The webinar does not address topics like work, resident permits or other legal issues. We offer separate webinars for how to write a good cover letter and CV.
The webinar is in English and for NTNU students only.
Course date:
20.09.2022 at 12:15-13:00
You have to sign in using Feide to register for the course
Have you been invited to a job interview in Norway?
In this webinar we share our best tips for what to expect in an interview, the most common interview questions and how to prepare.
We will answer your questions during the webinar, and recommend that you check out our website prior to the webinar.
The course will be held via Zoom and a link will be sent to you a day in advance of the course.
The webinar is in English and for NTNU students only.
Course date:
11.10.2022 at 12:15-13:00
You have to sign in using Feide to register for the course
Get your Cover Letter noticed by the employers!
A good job application maximizes your chances of getting the job interview that takes you one step further in the applying process.
The webinar "Tips for a better application" contains our best tips for writing the cover letter.
It’s an advantage to have started on the cover letter prior to the webinar, to get some new input on outline and content.
There will be possible to submit questions via chat, and they will be answered during the webinar.
The course is for students at NTNU and is in English.
Course date:
27.09.2022 at 12:15-13:00
You have to sign in using Feide to register for the course
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 describe your skills
- The job search process