General Facts about Norway

The Kingdom of Norway is a country in Northern Europe occupying the western portion of the Scandinavian  Peninsula. The country is bordered by Sweden, Finland and Russia, also has a maritime border with Denmark and the United Kingdom. Area - 385 155 km ², population ~ 4, 8 million. Official language is Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk). Norway is divided into 19 first-level administrative regions, called counties, and 433 second-level regions, called municipalities. Only the capital of Oslo is the county and municipality. Calling code - 47. Currency - Norwegian krone (NOK).  History. Norway is one of the richest countries in Europe, that takes care of human rights and welfare. After being part of the Danish autocracy for 400 years, Norway got its own constitution in 1814 and joined into a loose union with Sweden that lasted until 1905. 17 May is Norway's Constitution Day and is celebrated with children's parades and festivities throughout the country. More information about all institutions in Norway can be found www.kongehuset.no, www.regjeringen.no.  Economy. The Norwegian economy is a successful combination of free market activity and large state ownership in certain key sectors. North Sea oil production and natural gas determines economic stability. Other key areas are fishery, forestry, shipping, pharmacy, wood and paper trade, mining. This country is the world leader in salmon sales. Norwegian standard of living and income are among the highest in the world. Norway is outside the European Union (EU), but participates in the European Union's single market via the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement. Lithuania's accession to the European Union has brought more opportunities for Lithuanians for legal work in the Norwegian labor market.

Climate. Norwegian landscape characterized by rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys, small, scattered plains and coastline deeply indented by fjords. The average January temperature is usually around - 2 - 4 degrees in north and +2 degrees in south. In the summer it rains a lot in Norway. The temperature is usually around + 6 to 10 degrees in north and +15 degrees in south. Mild climate of the country determines west and south-westerly winds. You can check weather forecast for Norway www.yr.no

Work and living in Norway

Recruitment criteria 

Our company provides such services: attraction and consultation of potential candidates, testing professional and personal skills as well as foreign language proficiency test consider job offers. In most cases the final decision on candidate suitability gives the employer on the basis of our information about candidate's qualifications, personal skills and test results. Practice shows that most often selected are those which fully present their work experience, qualifications, professional and personal skills, able to demonstrate their motivation. Often it is useful to involve experts who evaluate all the advantages of job seeker. Contact our professionals for writing CVs can inquire by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Norwegian/English language

English language it is a big advantage when you seeking a job. But sometimes employers want employee, which speaks Norwegian language. Before you go to Norway and want to deepen the knowledge of foreign languages, we will offer specialized English and / or Norwegian language courses designed specifically for future work area. You can learn more by e-mail by sending a query about your needs. Upon arrival in Norway, you can continue to improve the Norwegian language. Norwegian language courses could be organized by universities, colleges, and private companies. More information can be found http://www.studyinnorway.no/.

Travel

We work with partners of transport services. We are ready for you to choose the best travel options and prices. In Norway it is a well-developed bus and railway network. More information about transport in Norway you will find in www.nsb.no, www.nettbuss.no, www.trafikanten.no, www.travelstart.no and others.

How to rent a house/apartment

Upon your request, we may also submit proposals to the place of residence in Norway. Houses/apartments for rent are often advertised in the local newspaper. In addition, there are several websites where You can find rented accommodation. Some estate agents offer houses/apartments for rent. Remember that you must sign a lease with the landlord – the agents are not responsible for the property itself. Some municipalities can assist you in your search for rented accommodation, but council houses are generally reserved for those who are not able to get accommodation on their own. Renting a house/apartment does not require capital other than for the deposit. If you do not have money for the deposit, you should contact your municipality. Some municipalities can offer to lend you the deposit, while others can furnish a guarantee that some landlords will accept as an alternative to a deposit. If the municipality cannot offer you a loan for the deposit, the alternative is to take up a loan for the deposit in a private bank. The landlord and the tenant must always sign a written lease. The lease should include: the parties’ names and addresses, the property to be rented and the amount of rent to be paid. If the landlord demands a deposit, this must be specified in the lease. The period of notice is three months, unless otherwise stated in the lease. The property should be checked when the lease is signed to make sure it corresponds to the description of the property in the lease. Consider drawing up a list of furniture etc. and its condition. Using a standard contract is advisable. A standard lease is available at www.forbrukerportalen.no. More information available www.nyinorge.no