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At a job interview in Norway
A job interview in Norway is often informal and friendly. Here you learn what to expect and which phrases you need.
How a Norwegian job interview works
Norwegian job interviews are usually informal. The employer wants to get to know you as a person.
Typical questions you will be asked
- Kan du fortelle litt om deg selv? — Can you tell me a little about yourself?
- Hvorfor søker du denne jobben? — Why are you applying for this job?
- Hva er dine styrker? — What are your strengths?
- Hva er dine svakheter? — What are your weaknesses?
Useful answer phrases
- Jeg har erfaring med — I have experience with
- Jeg er god til å — I am good at
- Jeg trives godt i team — I thrive well in a team
- Jeg er flink til å lære nye ting — I am good at learning new things
After the interview
- Takk for intervjuet — Thank you for the interview
- Når kan jeg forvente svar? — When can I expect an answer?
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