Do you want to find a job in Norway? Here’s a short guide that you can follow step by step.

How to get a job in Norway

: 23. March 2026

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Are you looking for a job? Here is a simple overview of everything you need to know as a job seeker in Norway.

Finding jobs

There are lots of ways to find jobs to apply to:

On websites such as arbeidsplassen.no, finn.no and elsewhere
Visiting companies’ own websites
On social media (platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)
By talking to people you know and telling them you are looking for work
By registering with staffing agencies

Information about working in Norway for Ukrainian refugees

Job advertisements online

Most positions in Norway are advertised on websites such as:

Read the job advert carefully

The advert will often include the following information:

The tasks you would have to do
What the employer’s requirements are and which skills you need to have
The personal qualities that the employer would like you to have
How to apply for the job and which documents to include

Writing your CV and application

When applying for a job:

Adapt your application to the individual job you are applying for
Use specific examples to illustrate your skills and experience

CV and job application tips (the website Karriereveiledning.no is available in three languages)

Preparing for job interviews

Interviews can be formal or might sometimes be more like a normal conversation. It’s common to be asked questions about:

What you know (your skills and experience)
Your personal qualities

Get tips on how to practise answering job interview questions (the website Karriereveiledning.no is available in three languages)

Things you can do while looking for a job

While looking for a job, it can be a good idea to do activities that provide you with experience, knowledge or new contacts.

Practise your Norwegian on your own or sign up for a language course
Take part in activities and voluntary work in the place you live so that you get the chance to meet new people
Practise speaking Norwegian and gain experience
You can search for voluntary roles at frivillighet.no

More tips on what you can do while looking for a job

Help available to you as a jobseeker

There are a number of public services that can help you in your job search. What they are able to offer will vary between different municipalities and county municipalities, but all these services are free.

The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV)
Your local municipality
Your local county municipality
The careers website Karriereveiledning.no

Get help with your job search

Do you need guidance?

Karriereveiledning.no is a public service where you can get free online advice and information about work and education in Norway. You can speak anonymously to a careers adviser via chat, phone or email.

You can also ask questions and get answers from careers advisers in Ukrainian.

Guidance in Ukrainian (Karriereveiledning.no)