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Oslo - Jobs and Careers

Norway has a low rate of unemployment and in some sectors there are skills shortages (health care, engineering). Even if English is widely spoken, a certain proficiency in the Norwegian language is necessary, and many employers offer assistance (paid courses) in language tuition. In some professions (architecture, education, medicine) you may need to apply for approval of your qualifications or take extra courses before you can work. If you obtained your qualifications abroad, you might need to have your foreign education approved in Norway. The requirements for approval vary by profession, and you need to find out if you should apply for an approval.

Useful vocabulary

Ansatt	Employed
Arbeid, jobb	Work, job
Arbeidsgiver	Employer
Arbeidskontor	Employment agency (public)
Arbeidskontrakt	Employment contract
Arbeidsledig	Unemployed
Arbeidsledighetstrygd	Unemployment benefit
Arbeidstaker	Employee
Arbeidstid	Working hours
Arbeidstillatelse	Work permit
Arkitekt	Architect
Enkeltforetak	Sole proprietorship
Fagforbund	Trade union
Foreldrepermisjon	Paid parental leave
Frivillig	Volunteer
Helsepersonell	Health personnel
Ingeniør	Engineer
Inntekt	Income
Karriere	Career
Kvalifikasjon	Qualification
Likningskontor	Tax office
Lærer	Teacher
Lønn	Wages, salary
Oppsigelse	Resignation
Oppsigelsestid	Period of notice
Organisasjonsnummer	Enterprise number
Prøvetid	Trial period
Regnskapskontor	Accountancy office
Selvstendig næringsdrivende	Self employed
Siviløkonom	MBA (Business and management), economist
Skattekontor	Tax office
Sluttattest	Work record
Stilling ledig	Job vacancy
Sykefravær	Sick leave
Sykemelding	Doctor's certificate when ill
Sykepenger	Sickness benefit, sick pay
Søknad	Application
Tillitsvalgt	Union representative
Trygd	Benefit
Utdannelse	Education
Veterinær	Veterinary
Vikarbyrå	Employment agency (private)
Yrke	Profession
Yrkesskadetrygd	Injury benefit
Yrkesveiledning	Career counseling