BUILDING A CAREER IN NORWAY

Studying in Norway is a good way of gaining a foothold in the job market – especially in Norway and in the Nordic region.

In addition to working in a safe and attractive job market with low unemployment and a progressive and modern working environment, you also gain access to a number of benefits, including parental leave, sickness benefits, employment protection, as well as high salaries.

Norwegians pride themselves on having an innovative workplace; we believe that flat organisations, a competent workforce and egalitarian values stimulate innovation.

The business sector is competitive, and ranks among the best on the World Competitiveness Scoreboard. It is easy to do business in Norway; the country is among the top 10 of 180 countries on the Ease of Doing Business ranking.

Main Industries

Norway has plentiful hydro power, world-driving enterprises, high efficiency and a solid economy.Today, Norway is a cutting edge nation adapted towards innovation, advancement and the desire to additionally build up an information based society. The nation likewise depends on the oil and gas industry, fisheries and conventional mechanical areas. There is a profoundly created arrangement of mechanical groups with close participation between the business and research. Top-class explore, historic developments and closeness to the sea add to world-class marine, oceanic and subset businesses.

Part-Time Work as a Student

Norwegian students often supplement their student loan with a part-time job, and then look for relevant work experience before they start working. You are expected to have work experience when you finish your studies.

As an EU/EEA national you are qualified for work, ponder and live in Norway. All EU/EEA nationals who are remaining in Norway for over three months must enlist. 

In the event that you are not an EU/EAA national you should apply for an examination allow. On the off chance that you are allowed an investigation allow, you can likewise work up to 20 hours per week while you are contemplating and full-time amid occasions. 

Know that working more than the 20 hours could have genuine results: There are situations where global understudies have been ousted from the nation for not following these standards.

Business Culture

Compared to many other nations, the Norwegian labor market is characterized by informality, both in terms of conversation and dress code.

As a student you will experience having a friendly relationship with your professor, and this carries over into the workplace, where you may well have lunch with your boss.

To be on time, respectful and polite and follow the dress codes for different occupations are the most important codes in the business culture.

In Norway we have moderately short formal working days: 7.5 hours for each day and 37.5 hours for every week is the standard. Norwegians buckle down when they are grinding away. We depend on having the capacity to work adaptable hours and work from home every once in a while. In any case, nights and ends of the week are for the most part saved for loved ones: frigid, or spare time, is essential to Norwegians. 

The Norwegian work showcase offers great open doors for social versatility. An expanding number of ladies go up against administration positions, and there are approaches set up that support and encourage sex adjust. It is, for example, not dubious to work in the private area and take parental leave.

Innovation, Start-Ups and Technology

In Norway you can work together in one of the world's most imaginative and digitalis ed nations. We have a generally new, yet lively start-up group, including various innovation new companies. The legislature puts resources into advancement to support the business and industry segment. Advancement Norway is the Norwegian Government's most essential instrument for advancement and improvement in Norwegian organizations and industry, supporting organizations in building up their upper hand and upgrading development. Promising new businesses with development desire and a creative business idea that speaks to something new and huge in the market have great odds of getting financing

Norway is a pioneer in renewable energy and environmental technology. The nation has set ambitious goals for more sustainable energy use. Renewable energy and clean technology in general, as well as medical and biotechnology represent interesting emerging industries.

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