Struggling to Find a Job in Norway? Read This First!

Let’s just be honest here.

Looking for a job in a new country is hard.

It’s exhausting, frustrating, and sometimes it feels like nothing is working.

You will get rejected.

You will feel invisible.

You will wonder if you’re good enough.

You might even start thinking, "Maybe I’ll never get a job here."

But let me tell you something really clearly:

You are good enough.

You are not alone.

And you can absolutely do this.

The emotional side of job searching

No one talks enough about this part. Everyone talks about CVs, interviews, networking…But no one tells you how heavy it can feel when you’re job searching, especially in a new country.

You might feel:

• Frustrated

• Tired of hearing nothing back

• Rejected

• Lonely

• Like you’re never going to get a job

  

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And here’s the thing: That’s normal.

Everyone feels like that at some point — including me, my husband, and everyone I know who moved to Norway.

But those feelings?

They’re not the truth.

They’re just part of the process.

What I want you to remember

There are a few things I really want you to hold onto:

Every "no" brings you closer to a "yes."

You only need one job offer. Not 100.

Most of the time, it’s not even about you.

Companies might hire internally. Budgets change. You didn’t get rejected because you’re not good enough.

You are not your CV.

You are not your job title.You are so much more than what’s written on paper.

How to keep going

Here are the things that helped me when I felt like giving up — and what I want you to try:

1. Celebrate small wins

You applied for a job? Celebrate. You sent an email to someone new? Celebrate. You got an interview? Celebrate. These small steps matter.

2. Take breaks

You don’t need to apply for 10 jobs a day. Take a day off from job searching. Go outside. Do something that makes you feel good.

3. Talk to people

Don’t carry all of this alone. Share how you’re feeling with friends, family, or others who understand what it’s like to move to a new country.

4. Remind yourself why you’re here

Why did you move to Norway? What kind of life do you want to build here? Write it down. Put it somewhere you can see it when the process feels heavy.

Why did you move to Norway? What kind of life do you want to build here?

There were times when I honestly thought something was wrong with me.

Why wasn’t anyone calling me back?

Why was I getting rejected again and again?

But there was nothing wrong with me. I was just in the middle of the process. And you are too. You are doing the work. You are learning, growing, and moving forward — even when it doesn’t feel like it. You’ve got this.

You are doing the work. You are learning, growing, and moving forward — even when it doesn’t feel like it. You’ve got this.