A Frog in the Fjord

Norwegian First Impressions: A Cultural Paradox Yesterday Aftenposten published an article titled “How much does first impression matter in a job interview?”

I live in Norway and I have a child who is 5 years old.

So you’ve sent 57 applications, written cover letters in your best Norwegian, double-checked by four people, and polished your LinkedIn until it shines brighter than the midnight sun.

This article was first published in VG under the title Slutt med snikskrytingen om sommerferien din!

This is the second chapter of my new book “How to be Norwegian“, read more about the book here.

Just a few years ago, finding a place to rent in Oslo wasn’t exactly easy, but it was possible.

Photo credit: Pexels After many years of being employed, I took the leap and started my own business.

The short answer to this question is, “yes, but not always.”

The New York Times has just released its list of 52 places to visit in 2025.

I have lived in Norway for exactly 15 years, and I have worked here the whole time.