Davina D
American expat in Norway
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Registration: 09 July 2015
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What's most frustrating about Job Hunting in Norway? by Davina D
What are some of the roadblocks you face searching for jobs here in Norway? How different (or similar) is it to job searching in another country? I lived in the UK for 2 yrs, from 2009 - 2011, and I find it intriguing that I got several interviews ...
Hallo! I have lived in this country for many years and i think that here people are suspicious of people they don´t know well. They normally give jobs to those they know and that is why many jobs are not advertised. The most used method of ... Read More
SURVEY: Finding Work in Norway by Davina D
Hi everyone. I'm Davina and I'm an expat in Norway like some of you here. Many people would like to come to Norway and work, but job hunting in Norway can be a tricky process for us. I'm conducting research to understand the ...
Hi Davina D, For your survey i invite you to post an advert on > Looking for testimonies in Norway which is the appropriate section. Thank you StéphanieOk, Stephanie, thank you. I will do. Read More
SURVEY: Finding Work in Norway
Hi everyone. I'm Davina and I'm an expat in Norway like some of you here. Many people would like to come to Norway and work, but job hunting in Norway can be a tricky process for us. I'm conducting research to understand the ... Read More
Safety in Norway by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Norway? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
There can be many things to be annoyed about in Norway, but for me safety isn't one of them. I feel safe in Norway and in Oslo. There's been a very mild up spike in criminal activity in the city over the last 10 years, but nothing major ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
Thanks again Andy and Foster for sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated! Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
Hello again ,Davina I wrote a detailed reply answering your previous question, but then I changed my mind as the details will not help and may offend some one, I will just mention a brief summary. practically in Norway, if you are a foreigner , ... Read More
What's most frustrating about Job Hunting in Norway? by Davina D
What are some of the roadblocks you face searching for jobs here in Norway? How different (or similar) is it to job searching in another country? I lived in the UK for 2 yrs, from 2009 - 2011, and I find it intriguing that I got several interviews ...
Thank you very much fornight and Bhavna! :) Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
Im not saying your selling a scam, just that I think that charging people for something I feel will not work, has no guaranteed success and in today's market where there is less and less jobs to be had would result in paying for false hope. ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
Many thanks, ECS, for your input. Language and visas are relatively easy to get around, with good foresight & planning. The long wait time to get your qualifications verified, esp if you come from outside the EU might be a hassle, but perhaps ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
I think we're ignoring the elephant in the room here. Norwegians do not like to hire non-Norwegians and I for one dont blame them, why hire an outsider when there is plenty of local talent, especially in today's market. I really cannot see ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
IMO the biggest issues people face trying to get jobs here are: -language -credentials that aren't recognized/transferrable -visas these aren't things a service could really help get around, and therefore it'd be hard to prove the worth ... Read More
What's most frustrating about Job Hunting in Norway?
What are some of the roadblocks you face searching for jobs here in Norway? How different (or similar) is it to job searching in another country? I lived in the UK for 2 yrs, from 2009 - 2011, and I find it intriguing that I got several interviews ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
Heï Davina ! I read both of your answers to me and Ocean. You seem to be a very "boily" personality , no ? I can understand it because I'm too, My own way. I like it in fact people full of energy and ... clever - smart at least. ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
Hey Davina Thank you for the reply. I agree with the concept you are trying to explain, why it is not applicable for me, hmmm Because I do not have a problem to find a job, there are few of me , not being brilliant or any thing, just working ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
Hey there, Ocean. I really appreciate you taking the time to give your input! Thank you so much. I am interested to know why you think this system would not work for you (and perhaps other people with a very specialized major)? I ask because it is ... Read More