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Expat Women Living in Norway
If you are (or plan to be) an expat living in Norway, please find below a list of expat clubs, schools, general links for women living in Norway, country information and more...
ACCN-American Coordinating Council of Norway http://www.accn.no/
The ACCN provides a network of American and American-Norwegian groups in Norway.
Association of International and Business Women of Norway http://www.aipbw.no/
AIPBW is a non-profit networking organization that unites, supports and promotes the interests of international professional and business women in Norway.
Aussies in Norway - Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aussiesinnorway/
Discussion group for Australians living in Norway. (Note - very useful as
the Australian consulate also posts information about Norway/Australia).
Nordic Expats - Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nordicexpats/
Discussion and "support" group for English speakers married to or living
with (or even intending to marry or live with) "Vikings" - folks from the
Nordic Region of Europe.
Stavanger Expats - Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stavanger_expats/
Discussion group for English speakers in Stavanger, Norway. Includes access
to information about social functions, a chat room for the "locals",
information about living in Stavanger (including links) and informative
polls. Approx. 600 members, new members welcome!
Sørlandet Expats - Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sorlandet_expats/
Discussion group for English speakers living in, moving to, or just
interested in Sorlandet (Kristiandsand, Lillesand, Grimstad, Arendal, etc)
Norway.
Stavanger Partner Information Network http://www.spin.no/
Information for expats in Stavanger
European Professional Women's Network (EPWN) - Oslo http://www.aipbw.no/
A vibrant growing pan-European federation whose common objective is to provide women with the tools, networks and support they need to assume leadership. We aim to share knowledge across Europe, and are participating in several Europe-wide initiatives. We combine a sophisticated online networking platform, linking several thousand business women across Europe, with regular, offline events in many cities across Europe.
Stavanger Expats http://www.stavangerexpats.com
A new site to assist new and seasoned expats living in Stavanger. The site is divided into two main categories: Coming to Norway and Living in Norway. Within each of these Expats can learn things such as where to find a hair salon or how to immigration works. There is a interactive forum and relevant monthly blog posts. If you have any questions please let us know! We hope that the information we provide will benefit many others!
Stavanger Expat Centre http://www.stavanger-chamber.no/index.cfm?id=124258
Stavanger Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a INN Service Center ( INN is
International Network of Norway) that will assist new employees and their
families settling in the region.
Stavanger Resources http://www.stavanger-resources.no/
A useful information site which includes a forum open to all to share tips,
tricks, experiences, and ideas about living in Stavanger Norway. The forum
invites members to share with others their experiences on schooling, social
activities, finding a job, or finding that elusive missing ingredient. All
nationalities are very welcome.
Stavanger Web http://www.stavanger-web.com/
After more than 13 years online, this site has evolved into one of the most
informative sites, in English, concerning Stavanger, Norway. You will find
links to over 1000 web pages concerning Stavanger together with tourist and
practical information.
The Local – Norway’s News in English http://www.thelocal.no
Thelocal.no provides news and information from Norway for the English speaking reader. In addition, the website has sections dedicated to local weather and English speaking jobs.
Looking for Work in Norway
Looking for work in another country requires more than just the obvious CV translation. You will be confronted with issues
that probably didn't even cross your mind when you decided to go for an international career, but don't underestimate
the big impact they can have on the outcome of your adventure! Think for example about the different rules and
habits regarding immigration, job application procedures, the selection procedures and the management culture.
According to international indexes Norwegians enjoy the best work
conditions, a pollution-free environment, a beautiful landscape and an
extensive social welfare system.
These tips were kindly provided by volunteer Expat Women Mentors in 2007. ExpatWomen.com shares these tips in an effort to help but takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
Provided by Nicole R, American, in Oslo, Norway
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Learn Norwegian.
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Learn Norwegian.
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Learn Norwegian.
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Learn Norwegian.
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Learn Norwegian.
Ok, that was a little over the top, but it is the key to everything here.
You can get by with English, but you can "get in" with Norwegian.
