Job
Resources
With the shortage of experts in different fields of business, many firms have relied on online websites to recruit workers |
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Business and Networking Groups
Since networking and personal recommendations lead to many jobs in Norway, it can be a problem for foreigners who do not have Norwegian connections to penetrate the job market. |
Employment
Trends
Norway has a low unemployment rate relative to other OECD countries, although there are concerns about job outsourcing and relocation to other countries. |
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Financial Considerations
Like other countries in the region, Norway has a fairly high cost
of living, but according to surveys of expatriates who work in foreign
countries, the situation seems to be improving. |
Information
Technology
After several lackluster years, Norway's information technology industry has recovered and is booming. |
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Resume/CVs
Oslo's average cost of living, including rent, is 12 percent higher than New York. |
Engineering
General uncertainty around the economy creates difficulty for recent graduates, but experienced engineers remain in demand in a number of sectors. |
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Interviewing
Advice
Résumés/CVs (curriculum vitae) can be written in either Norwegian or English. |
Accounting & Finance
Norway's financial services industry is undergoing yet another round of significant structural changes.
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Work
Permits/Visas
As a member country of the Schengen Agreement, Norway's visa application process, particularly for short visits, is easy and uncomplicated. |
Sales & Marketing
The growth in employment and the economy translates into a huge demand for managers and consultants. |
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Cultural
Advice
Norwegians tend to keep business and personal relations separate, resulting in a reserved but pleasant business environment. |
General Business
A shortage of healthcare workers exists, particularly in pediatric mental health and psychiatry, though increasing healthcare costs are beginning to take a toll on the hospital sector. |
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