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Resume and CV guide for Norway
How resumes and CVs are written in Norway: typical length (2 pages typical), photo expectations, date format (DD.MM.YYYY), education conventions and a builder configured for the Norway market.
Norway employers usually ask for a CV — commonly written as “CV”. What that document looks like locally differs from the generic advice you will find elsewhere, so the details below describe practice in Norway specifically.
At a glance
- Document: CV (CV)
- Typical length: 2 pages typical
- Date format: DD.MM.YYYY
- Phone format: +47 412 34 567
- Photo: generally left out
- Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
- Most common language of application: en
Length expectations in Norway
Two pages.
Photos
Rarely included.
Professional summary
Two or three factual lines.
Education
Include the exact programme name.
Work experience
State employment gaps honestly — they are common and accepted.
Format and delivery
A4 paper, day/month/year dates, four-digit postcode.
Common sections used in Norway
- Summary
- Experience
- Education
- Skills
- References
- Interests
General career guidance based on common practice — not legal, immigration or hiring compliance advice. Expectations vary by employer, industry and seniority.
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