CV Format in Norway

Once you’ve found a company you want to work for, the next step is to present yourself through a document. Most candidate shortlisting of companies happens by reviewing the Curriculum Vitae of applicants, and selecting a few whose documents stand out. Make your CV presentable and make sure it appeals well to your potential employer.

Since Norway is highly proficient in English, you may just write your CVCheck out the suggested format for you CV:

Parts of your CV	Content
Heading	This should contain your name and your photo. Although a photo attachment is optional in Norway, you may also ask your employers if they prefer to see a photo of you in the document.
Personal Information	This section presents the necessary information about you, such as your current location, contact number, email address, nationality, and date of birth. You may also include a short professional statement here, but it is optional.
Professional Experience / Work History	List your relevant work experiences in this section, using reverse chronological arrangement, starting with the most recent work first. You do not have to detail all your work experience in the past decade. Choose among those jobs where you were employed in a role that best highlights your skills.
Educational Background & Trainings Attended	List your educational background from your highest education attainment first. Include all the seminars and trainings you took in this section.
References	In this section, write at least 3 persons your employer may contact to verify your CV. This may include former supervisors, colleagues, or HR officers.

To get a visual on how to best present your documents, you may check the links below.

Remember to make your document relevant to the company you're applying to. It is normal to customize your CV for every company, so you can highlight work experiences that will help you present your relevant skill to the company.