Target group: international job seekers with higher education, those unfamiliar with Norwegian working life/culture, and those who would like to upgrade and adjust their CV to suit the Norwegian job market.

The course will include presentations and workshops that will:

• identify and describe informal and formal competence

• identify the pre-requisites for enrolling in formal education that is approved in Norway

• explore job seeking “tools” and systems (NAV registration, LinkedIn and others)

• help you improve CV and cover letter writing

• create awareness about cross-cultural communication, and Norwegian workplace culture

• shed light about the power of professional network and volunteer work

• share experience and allow you to get to know other international jobseekers

JOB START PROGRAMME

Day 1 - Morning Session: Welcome and introduction to the Job-Start Course. 

Topics:

• A short introduction of all the participants, course goals and plan for the 4 days 

• Success stories from other internationals in Agder -Worklife in Norway from an international perspective

Topics: 

• Identifying and describing formal and informal competence. Approval of formal and informal education in Norway (Karriere Agder) 

• Workshop and registration to Talent Hub Database (Welcome Hub Agder)

Day 2 - Morning Session: Applying for a job and NAV support

Topics: 

• Norwegian standards and expectations for a resume or "CV" (Caritas).

• Resume/CV and cover letter continued with workshop and sharing experience.

• What to expect from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) as a job seeker? How to register as a jobseeker in NAV? (NAV Agder)

Day 2 - Afternoon Session: Job market in Agder & workplace culture

Topics: 

• Job market in Agder - where are the possibilities? (NHO Agder)

• Recruiting firm's expectations, finding a job is work and your responsibility, networks and knocking on doors (Personalhuset).

• Cross-cultural communication in the Norwegian workplace (NAV Agder) and workshop - sharing experience living and working in Norway

Day 3 - Morning Session: Recruitment process & employees rights

Topics: 

• Recruiting process from an employer’s perspective and tips and tricks for the interview (CISCO)

•  Get to know the Norwegian model and the importance of trade unions, what are the labour rights for employees? (Tekna)

Day 3 - Afternoon Session: Language barriers and how to use LinkedIn

Topics:

• The value of learning Norwegian & Sharing ideas (Arendal Voksenopplæring)

• The increasing importance of Linkedin - showcase your skills and personality and how to use it when searching for work (LinkedIn expert).

Day 4 - Afternoon Session: Networking

Topics: 

Why you should join something from an Inspiring expert and workshop to map your interests. Networking in Norway is important: Introduction and mingle with organisations, professional networks and volunteer associations.

Dates for this course: November 12, 14, 19 & the 21 

Location: Welcome Hub Agder, Torvgaten 7, 4838 Arendal

Time: 08:30-15:00 each day.

Cost: Free

Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your spot. 

Priority is given to our members.