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Top Reasons to Work in Norway
Norway is an appealing country to live and work for so many reasons, there are high salaries, jobs in lots of industries, friendly local people and one of the best standards of living in the world. Expect modern cities and some of the most stunning nature in Europe.
Norway offers something to everyone, from skiing and seeing polar bears in winter to exploring the beautiful fjords and mountains in summer.
Here are some top reasons to move to Norway:
• Most people in Norway speak English to a high level making integration and living here easier
• Some of the lowest crime rates in the world
• Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle all seasons, from hiking in summer to skiing in winter
• See stunning places in your spare time like the fjords
• Modern and reliable public transport network
Best Places to Seek Employment
Most foreigners find jobs in the larger cities and tourism hotspots like:
• Oslo
• Bergen
• Trondheim
• Tromsø
• Stavanger
Some seasonal positions like farm work are in very rural areas of the country.
How to Get a Job in Norway
The cost of living here is very high but then salaries compensate and are also on the higher scale compared to other countries around the world. 25 days holiday are guaranteed for all workers.
Seasonal Jobs
Are you looking for temporary or part time work in Norway? Farm work, summer jobs and positions in the hotel, hospitality, travel and tourism industries are very popular with foreigners.
Professional Jobs
If you are interested in a career or long term move to Norway major industries in the country which hire the most staff include: energy: oil and gas and renewable energy, including hydropower, shipping and shipbuilding, fishing, food processing, timber and pulp and paper products, mining and metals, textiles, service industries and tourism.
Winter Jobs in Norway
Do you like cold weather? Keen to work a ski season? Consider Norway as your destination. Okay, this country doesn’t have the fame of Austria, France and Switzerland, but there are lots of great ski resorts popular with locals and foreigners. Some of the best ski resorts in Norway where you can seek employment include: · Myrkdalen · Trysil · Geilo · Beitostølen · Norefjell · Kvitfjell. Roles can include ski/snowboard instructors, nannies, sales, marketing, cleaning, holiday reps, chefs and more. Resorts, chalets, hotels and activity providers all hire staff for the busy winter period.
Latest Winter Vacancies in Norway:
Crystal Ski Holidays
Crystal Ski are now recruiting ski reps and ski administration staff to work in Geilo and Trysil.
Summer Jobs in Norway
Would you like to spend your summer living and working in Norway? Great decision! There are vacancies in a range of industries, from coaching sports, teaching, working at summer camps to fruit picking and working on farms and in the agriculture industry. If you are a student seeking to spend your summer break learning, improving your skills and boosting your career prospects lots of companies in places like Oslo offer summer internship placements.
Companies hiring right now include:
Eterni Norway
Eterni Norway is a leading staffing company with offices located in all the big cities. Eterni Group Norway employs both skilled and unskilled candidates within hospitality, construction and industry, auto mechanics and production.
Chasing Lights
Chasing Lights is Norway’s #1 Northern Lights tour company, and are hiring tour guides, drivers and interns.
Nordic Gateway AS
Nordic Gateway are recruiting summer tour guides to lead half and full day excursions to destinations like Bergen, Tromsø, the Lofoten Islands and the Norwegian fjords.
Working in Norway – FAQ
Norway Quick Stats:
• GDP: $365.00 Billion
• GDP / Capita: $69,300
• Capital City: Oslo
• Dialing Code: +47
Population:
Norway has a small population of around 5 million people and a population density of 15 per square kilometre (38 per square mile), so Norway is very quiet compared to some European countries.
Money/Salaries:
Currency – Norwegian Krone. Salaries in Norway are very high compared to European/world standards. The cost of living in Norway, especially in Oslo can also be very high.
People/Culture:
Norwegians, like the Danes and the Swedish – are typically thought of as being some of the most progressive nations in the world. If you get seasonal work here, you will learn a lot. All three countries have some great ideas when it comes to things like social healthcare and education. Their approach is that looking after your citizens and helping them to grow helps the country to achieve, too. By working in Scandinavian countries, you’ll have a chance at seeing it all, and perhaps get an idea of the direction we should all be going in.
Visa:
If you intent to work in Norway for longer than 3 months, you will need to apply for a residence permit. You can visit a local Police Station immigration office to apply for this.
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