CV, application and job interview in European countries

A typical Norwegian job application includes:

• a CV – a short overview of your education, work experience, language skills, courses, certifications and other relevant skills; the Europass CV can help,
• a cover letter – common in Norway: explain how your qualifications make you a good match for the job,
• supporting documents – diplomas, certificates, references and licences, if the employer asks for them.

Employers look for professional qualifications, teamwork skills, independence and motivation.

The interview: it may be in person or online. You will usually be asked about your experience, your motivation and how you would approach work tasks.

Diplomas: recognition of foreign education is often useful but not always needed to start work. For regulated professions you need approval from the competent authority. The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) is Norway’s ENIC-NARIC centre and assistance centre for regulated professions.