Find out below all the positive aspects that this Nordic country offers in terms of job opportunities and how to access them.
Norway is globally recognised for being at the top of the UN Human Development Index. This outstanding position in international rankings has made it one of the most attractive European destinations for those wishing to emigrate.
The Norwegian labour market is distinguished by its advanced technology and continuous innovation in its processes and tools, which makes it especially attractive for professionals from different sectors.
What are the requirements to be able to emigrate to Norway?
The Norwegian Embassy announced that those who wish to reside in the country for a period of more than 90 days will need to apply for a residence permit for work reasons.
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To do so, it is essential to have a formal job offer from a Norwegian employer. This proposal must specify the position, remuneration, weekly working hours and duration of the contract.
Norwegian authorities also indicated that jobs must be full-time and with a single employer.
Finally, it was stressed that wages and working conditions for foreign workers must be comparable to those of Norwegian citizens, in accordance with local regulations and the protection offered by the country’s labour unions.
On which websites can you find work in Norway if you emigrate?
The most important sites to consider are:
- The official website of the Norwegian Employment and Welfare Agency (NAV) called “Work in Norway”;
- The country’s yellow pages, Gulesider. On this site you can find jobs by entering the keywords “recruitment services” (in English), “rekruttering” (in Norwegian) or “bemaning”.
- www.finn.no/job/
- www.careerjet.no
- www.jobbdirekte.no
- www.manpower.no
- www.adecco.no
- www.legejobber.no. This is specifically for health professionals.