26/06/2026
This week, Claudia Antwi-Adjei Hedegaard joined us to share her insights on how to navigate careers in Norway.
80 people registered to attend what turned out to be a fun, insightful and practical conversation.
Here are a few take-aways:
๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ง ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐ญ.
Moving to a new country can feel like a step back, but navigating a new market and context takes time. Adjust to a new environment, map your full set of skills, and look for lateral moves, transferability, and reinvention opportunities. Donโt limit yourself - challenge yourself to grow.
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ.
Donโt start by asking for a favor from someone you hardly know. Think about what you can offer, and be curious about others.
Attend in-person events, even if you donโt understand everything. You never know who you might meet at the coffee table.
๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐ข๐ญ.
It doesn't have to be perfect, but it does matter. Many organisations place great importance on language skills and every improvement is a step forward. Unsure of where to start? You'll find a list of free resources here: https://lnkd.in/eQ9SeQz3
๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ญ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐.
You come from a different background. You have a different perspective. You can see angles others may not see. Thatโs a great starting point: use it.
It doesnโt happen by itself, though. You have to do the research, connect the dots, and help a busy hiring manager understand that the best person to solve their problem right now is you.
๐ป Thanks to Claudia for being so generous with her time and insights. This conversation was both honest and practical.
If this resonated with you, 'Gjรธr karriere!' is worth picking up. And if you're an international professional building your career in Norway, our mentorship program can connect you with experienced professionals who know this market and want to help you navigate it.
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