CV and job application in Norwegian

What is a CV?

A CV (curriculum vitae) is a document that shows your education, work experience and skills. In Norway, the CV is usually short and clear — maximum 2 pages.

Important parts of a Norwegian CV

• Personalia — name, address, phone and email
• Arbeidserfaring — previous jobs with dates, employer and work tasks
• Utdanning — schools and courses with dates and location
• Ferdigheter — languages, computer skills and other relevant skills
• Referanser — people who can confirm your work experience

Useful words

• arbeidsgiver — employer
• arbeidsoppgaver — work tasks
• stilling — position
• referanse — reference
• ferdigheter — skills

The job application

The job application is a letter where you explain why you want the job and why you are suitable for the position. It should be short — maximum one page.

Useful phrases in the application

• Jeg søker herved stillingen som — I hereby apply for the position of
• Jeg har erfaring fra — I have experience from
• Jeg behersker norsk og engelsk — I master Norwegian and English
• Jeg er motivert og lærevillig — I am motivated and eager to learn
• Jeg ser frem til et intervju — I look forward to an interview
• Med vennlig hilsen — Yours sincerely

Tips for job hunting in Norway

• Use NAV.no — the public job search portal
• Finn.no/jobb — Norway largest job portal
• Submit your application before the deadline
• Call the employer if you have not heard back after 2 weeks