Lorelou Desjardins
Norwegian First Impressions: A Cultural Paradox Yesterday Aftenposten published an article titled “How much does first impression matter in a job interview?” Psychologist Espen Skorstad argued that the classic advice to “just be yourself” has never been good advice. According to him, appearance...
Lorelou Desjardins
So you’ve sent 57 applications, written cover letters in your best Norwegian, double-checked by four people, and polished your LinkedIn until it shines brighter than the midnight sun. And still, silence. Not even a “tusen takk for søknaden” (that’s Norwegian for: thanks, but no thanks). Here’s the...
Lorelou Desjardins
Photo credit: Pexels After many years of being employed, I took the leap and started my own business. Like in many countries, being a business owner in Norway has its perks and downsides. But as a foreigner, the challenges can be even greater. The system here dances to rules that are sometimes...