Norwegian CV – template for candidates!

Are you applying in Norway or in a hiring process where Norwegian matters? A Norwegian CV should be clean, factual, and tailored to the job ad — not a literal translation of your Polish resume.

Table of contents

• Why a Norwegian CV is not “just translation”
• How a Norwegian CV differs from a Polish one
• Norwegian CV template – key sections
• How to create a Norwegian CV step by step
• Common mistakes in a Norwegian CV
• Checklist: Norwegian CV at a glance
• Summary
• FAQ – Norwegian CV

Why a Norwegian CV is not “just translation”

✘ The most common mistake is translating a Polish CV word-for-word. What matters in Norway is:

• natural, straightforward wording (no “marketing fluff”),
• keywords from the job ad (tools, methods, industry terms),
• consistent formatting and dates,
• a clear languages section (often a key filter).

✘ Literal translation often sounds unnatural and makes it harder to evaluate your real skills.

How a Norwegian CV differs from a Polish one

✅ A Norwegian CV is concise and fact-based. Recruiters want to quickly see: experience, skills, tools, languages, and fit for the role.

📌Language: use the language of the job ad. In Norway that is often Norwegian (Bokmål) or English in international companies.

📌Style: short bullet points, focused on outcomes (task + tool + result).

📌Photo: not mandatory. If you include it, keep it professional and industry-appropriate.

📌References: some employers ask for referees or accept “References available upon request”.

Norwegian CV template – key sections

Below is a practical Norwegian CV structure with section names you’ll commonly see in candidate documents.

1. Contact details (Kontaktinformasjon)

📌name and surname,

📌phone (with country code), e-mail,

📌city (full address is usually not needed),

📌LinkedIn / portfolio (if relevant).

2. Profile / summary (Profil / Sammendrag)

2–4 sentences: who you are, what you do best, and how you match the role. This is where you place keywords from the job ad.

3. Experience (Erfaring / Arbeidserfaring)

Reverse chronological order. Bullet points. Highlight outcomes and tools.

4. Education (Utdanning)

School/university, field, dates. For juniors: projects, internships, courses.

5. Skills (Ferdigheter)

Split into technical/tools/soft skills and prioritize for the target role.

6. Languages (Språk)

Add levels (CEFR A1–C2) and context (meetings, documentation, client work). Norwegian and English often matter in screening.

7. Optional sections

Certificates, courses, projects, licenses (e.g., driving license), volunteering. If requested: references or “References available upon request”.

How to create a Norwegian CV step by step

📌Pick the language: Norwegian or English — match the job ad.

📌Collect facts: projects, responsibilities, tools, measurable results.

📌Use the right keywords: mirror technologies and requirements from the job ad where relevant.

📌Write experience in bullets: task + tool + outcome.

📌Strengthen the languages section: add levels and real usage context.

📌Keep formatting consistent: 1–2 pages, export to PDF.

✅ Tip: keep one base CV and create short variants per job ad (profile + skills priority + selected experience bullets).

Common mistakes in a Norwegian CV

✘ using the wrong language (or unnatural wording),

✘ generic descriptions without tools and outcomes,

✘ missing languages section or unclear levels,

✘ inconsistent dates and formatting,

✘ “filler” skills not supported by experience,

✘ no tailoring to the job ad (keywords/ATS).

Checklist: Norwegian CV at a glance

Summary

• A Norwegian CV should be short, clear, and tailored to the job ad.
• A strong order is: profile → experience → skills → education → languages.
• Languages (Norwegian/English) are often a key screening factor.
• Handle references and attachments based on the job ad requirements.

FAQ – Norwegian CV