Job Search Overview

Since networking and personal recommendations lead to many jobs in Norway, it can be a problem for foreigners who do not have Norwegian connections to penetrate the job market. This is especially true for applicants with little to no knowledge of the Norwegian job market or qualifications from institutions not well-known in Norway. This is especially true for temporary positions which are often not advertised; however, it is possible to find employment in Norway. Although native workers have an edge, foreigners can be competitive and obtain business contacts and access to networking organizations. This is especially the case in industries that have an international focus, like oil and gas, fishing and shipping.

With the shortage of experts in different fields of business, many firms have relied on online websites to recruit workers, as newspaper advertisements have not been particularly successful. Online job sites are particularly helpful for candidates who do not have any business connections in Norway. These websites are easily accessible outside of Norway and provide a comprehensive assessment of the job markets for each sector. Online job sites can also make résumé/CVs visible to many of the top companies in Norway; they also offer advice and counseling on the job market.

Online Job Sites

Jobb24
http://www.jobnew.no/index.htm (Norwegian)
Jobb24.no is an online job posting service operating mainly in Norway. Services include job searches of vacancies posted by companies in Norway as well as other countries. This website covers a wide range of sectors.

Jobb24
Møllerveien 4
N-0182 Oslo
Tel: +47 23291900
Fax: +47 23291917
Email: info@jobb24.no

DeltidsJobb
http://www.deltidsjobb.no/ (Norwegian)
The website, DeltidsJobb.no, provides information on part-time jobs throughout Norway. Services include searches by job category and by location (e.g., major cities). This website also includes a Job Alert sending jobseekers emails about relevant jobs.

DeltidsJobb
Tollbugata 3
N-0152 Oslo
Tel: +47 24149750
Fax: +47 24149751