What does it take to get a job in the public sector in Norway? Why can it be particularly challenging for foreigners to enter this sector?
This session will consist of two parts: a featured presentation by Anne Solheim, followed by a networking session with guest speakers who have experience working in the public sector.
Part 1: The Hiring Process in the Public Sector (20 minutes)
Anne Solheim will walk us through the hiring processes in the public sector, the biggest challenges for foreigners, and offer advice on how to overcome them.
Part 2: Networking with guest speakers (30 minutes)
Guest speakers will introduce themselves (2–3 minutes each).
We will split into breakout rooms and switch after 10 minutes (20 minutes).
Speakers:
Anne Solheim is a senior adviser for economic development in the Department of Culture and Economic Development of the City of Oslo.
Rigmor Abel has extensive experience as an HR Director in the public and private sectors in Troms and Svalbard.
Natalia Turcanuworks in project management for the Municipality of Ullensaker.
Grete Løchen is the Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam, Laos, and Sri Lanka.
Dimitris Polychronopoulosis a researcher specializing in migrant entrepreneurship.
We recommend preparing a 1-minute introduction about yourself for this session so that everyone has the opportunity to introduce themselves.
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