Norway Guide: Jobs

Finding a job abroad is not easy, and foreign working conditions are often quite different from those at home. Our job guide explains where to look for a job and how to apply for it. You will also find information on salaries, working conditions and social security issues.

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  Introduction

  Jobs for foreigners in Norway

  Norway is not a member of the EU, but has signed the European Economic Area agreement, which means EU citizens can travel freely to Norway to work.

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  Looking for work

  How to find a job in Norway

  Norwegians make a habit of networking and rely on personal recommendations in order to find a job. If you have few or no connections in Norway, you will find it difficult to penetrate the Norwegian job market.

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  Job applications in Norway

  Cover letters, CV's and job interviews

  Before applying for a job in Norway, make sure you have fully researched the company with whom you're applying to, i.e. its history, its current operations and plans for the future. This knowledge will enable you to match your skills to the company's needs, and also means you can ask relevant questions during the interview process.

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  Employment contracts

  Your rights and responsibilities

  All employees should ensure that they have a valid employment contract, whether they are in full-time or part-time employment. The contract should specify the rights and responsibilities of both the employee and employer.

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  Working in Norway

  Hours, culture and working conditions

  In the 2000 European Survey on working conditions, Norway scored higher than most other EU countries.

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  Taxation in Norway

  Income tax and wealth tax

  In Norway, income tax (inntektskatt) and wealth tax (formuesskat) are direct taxes (direkte skatter). Taxes are paid to both the state and your municipality.

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  Social security in Norway

  National insurance payments & pensions

  Along with direct and indirect taxes, employees in Norway also have to make a monthly payment to the social security system, which finances public hospitals, medical treatment and various social benefits.

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