Welcome to Career in Norway

Published 2010-06-08
In September 2009, John Bernander became the new Director General of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO), Norway’s main employer union. He takes over at a time of relative prosperity for the country, which has emerged from the financial crisis relatively unscathed. That did not stop him from taking up a crusade for better productivity and weaning the country off its dependence on its oil wealth through what NHO calls smarter growth.
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Published 2010-06-03
Norway is unique. The country has the second largest GDP per capita in the world and has fared better than most through the recent financial crisis. While others have struggled with large budget deficits, falling GDP, and high unemployment, the country has emerged early from a mild recession with relatively low unemployment. Norway owes its success to its massive petroleum wealth, combined with prudent fiscal management and strong policy response to curb the effects of the global financial crisis.
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Published 2010-05-05
During the 1990s banking crisis in Norway, Arne Hyttnes worked as a regional corporate lending director for Den norske Bank (now DnB NOR). Nearly two decades later, he is the leader of all of the country’s financial services and saving bank associations under the newly combined Finance Norway. In an interview with Norway Exports six weeks into his new job, Hyttnes discusses the rationale behind the merger, why Norwegian banks weathered the financial crisis so well, and future challenges facing the industry.
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Published 2009-12-17
It seems a long way from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s roots in the New Jersey beach resort of Asbury Park to the fjords and mountains of Norway. But the Norwegian link with Steven Van Zandt is not to be denied, a musical and cultural exchange that benefits the already strong Oslo music scene.
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Published 2009-12-17
The Oslo region places great emphasis on innovation, and this is put on display every year during the Oslo Innovation Week.
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Published 2009-12-16
The “Blue and the Green and the City in Between” - the Fjord City of Oslo - exhibits the combination of the vibrant feel of an innovative city in growth, while at the same time maintaining its roots with nature. Over 90% of its inhabitants live within easy reach of an open green area, and nearly 9 of 10 school children walk, bike or use public transport to go to school.
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Published 2009-12-16
Oslo is in the throes of a major urban transformation. Museums will move. A new commercial business district will be erected. And all will come together by the seaside at Bjørvika, site of the first settlements which originally founded the 1,000 year-old city.
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Published 2009-12-14
Business Region Bergen (BRB) is a joint venture acting to keep the Bergen area as the most attractive region to work, live and thrive in Norway. The Bergen region has a diversity of business and industry, nature, culture and infrastructure, which attract people who want to stay, live and work here.
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Published 2009-12-14
Moving to a foreign country and settling down in a new city becomes much easier when you have someone to help you. Not surprisingly, Bergen is an attractive destination for these many temporary or permanent employees who relocate from other countries. Reasons for this include the booming national economy, in addition to the fact that it is just a great place to live – the United Nations Human Development Report has rated Norway the best place to live for the sixth straight year.
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Published 2009-12-14
Bergen is not only the gateway to the fjords, it is also known as the capital of the fjords. It is also the gateway to the mountains and nature which certainly makes a lasting impression on all who visit Bergen and the west coast of Norway.
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