10 tips to get the most out of the Learning and Network Community
🇳🇴 Read this article in Norwegian.
As a member of Sammen om en jobb’s Learning and Network Community, you get access to weekly courses and events, 80+ tools and resources, 20+ groups to meet others and get answers to specific questions, as well as Norway's largest network of mentors and highly skilled job seekers. If you use the community correctly, it can take you a long way to a relevant job, but with so much functionality it can be difficult to know where to start. In this article, you get ten tips on what you can do to get the most out of the community.
1. REGISTER IN THE DIGITAL PLATFORM 👩🏿💻
The digital platform gives you an overview of everything you need to know. If you are not a member yet, you can become one by registering here.
2. JOIN GROUPS 📌
Once you have entered the digital platform, you can go to "Groups". Make sure you select “All active groups” in the top right. Join the groups that are relevant to ensure you don1t miss out on important tips and information.
3. SAY HI! 👋
Find the group that suits best and introduce yourself. Write a short text about who you are and what type of job you are looking for. You can also upload your CV or VideoCV. It doesn't matter if the CV is not quite perfect - perhaps you could also ask if anyone has any tips on how to make the CV even better?
4. UPDATE YOUR PROFILE ✏️
When you have introduced yourself, other participants may want to know more about who you are, what your background is, and what type of job you are looking for in Norway. Make sure your profile is up to date by clicking on your name in the upper right corner, and then “My profile”.
5. PARTICIPATE IN EVENT 🗓
It is not always easy to get to know others through a digital platform. Then our courses and events might be a better arena for you, while simultaneously increasing your job seeking skills. You will find an overview of upcoming events here, or under "Events" in the digital platform.
6. START AN ONLINE COURSE 🎓
If the time or topic of our events does not suit you, our online courses are a good alternative. The online courses can be found under "Learning" in the platform and contain 80+ resources, distributed over 24 modules. Together, these cover most of what you need as a new job seeker in Norway, and you can complete the course exactly when it suits you.
7. ASK A QUESTION 🙋🏾♀️
If you have specific questions about your own job seeking process, you can ask them under "Groups". Perhaps you have a CV or an application that you would like feedback on? Or are you wondering what are typical questions in a job interview? Or which companies exist in your industry in Norway? Find the group that fits best and ask your question! You can ask whatever you want related to job seeking and Norwegian work culture!
8. HELP OTHERS 💛
The community and the “Groups” only work if we help each other. It is therefore important that you also answer questions from other participants if you can, and that you share tips, resources or vacancies that may be relevant to others. This is also the best way to network because if you help others, others will want to help you.
9. CONTACT 💬
Under "Network" you can see other participants who are part of the community. Maybe there is someone it would be useful to get to know? You can send a message to other participants by clicking on your name at the top right corner, and then "messages". Remember that not everyone uses the platform actively or has the same amount of time. If you don't get an answer, try someone else.
10. SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ✉️
Once a month we send out a newsletter with the latest news, useful tips, and an overview of everything that is happening in the future. You can sign up for the newsletter here, and unsubscribe whenever you want.
11. ADJUST YOUR OWN SETTINGS ⚙️
Do you receive too many emails and notifications from the digital platform? Or do you want to be notified more frequently? You can tailor-make your settings by clicking on your own name at the top right corner, and then "settings".
We hope these tips get you off to a good start in the Learning and Networking Community, and that you have a nice and educational time with us! 😊
For more guidance on the digital platform, se this article.