How to prepare for a job interview?

A Job interview can be a intimidating situation, but this situation is the best way to make a good first impression on your potential employer, and a good oportunity to get an edge over other applicants with the same credentials as you.

Before the interwiev:

• Research the company profile and background.
• Think of questions to ask the interwiever.
• Prepare for the interview, what are your strengths and weaknesses.
• Think of questions you think you might get.
• Practice with a friend.

The day of the interwiev

• Dress for work. Avoid heavy perfumes. Your wardrobe is a sign of your professionalism.
• Choose a white shirth, dark-colored suit and a tie.
• Show up in the best possible shape. Make sure you know exacly how to get there. Make sure you had enough sleep.
• Show courtesy to everyone during the interview. Speak clearly and say “please” and “thank you”.
• Be humble and honest
• Keep things short and simple
• Stick to what you know well, don`t get into a subject you don`t feel competent
• Don`t critisize your fomer employer
• Be personable. Try to come of like a genuinely likeable person. Be smart but not cocky. Employers don't always hire the candidates most qualified for the job, but rather the candidates they like the best.

After the interview.

• Shake hands and exchange pleasantaries.
• Hold your head high and keep cool.
• If they dont tell, ask when you could expect to hear from them.
• Follow up with the interviewer at the appropriate time.

Curriculum Vitae

Personal information:

Name: Benny Arntsen                                                           Address: Nordlysbuen 2, 8007 Bodø, Norway

Date of birth: 18.09.1979                                                       E-mail: bennyarntsen@hotmail.com

Nationality: Norwegian                                                          Mobilphone: +47 95 55 16 51

Marital status: Cohabiting                                                      Phone (work): +47 75 65 13 54

Children: Yes, one                                                                       

                                              

                                              

Education and training:

08.2014-                   Technical vocational school, Hadsel videregående skole og fagskole.

08.2012 – 06.2014     Postgraduate Teaching Studies, E-learning-. Universitetet i Nordland.

08.2003 - 05.2005      Lofotkraft A/S - Electrician

08.2001 - 08.2002      Bodø hovedflystasjon- Solider

08.1998 - 05.2001      Lofotkraft A/S- power supply fitter

08.1997 - 06.1998      Asphaugen videregående skole- Upper secondary school, electricity and electronics

08.1996 - 06.1997      Asphaugen videregående skole-Upper secondary school, mechanical studies

08.1995 - 06.1996      Vestvågøy videregående skole- Upper secondary school, electricity and electronics

Positions and experience

10.2011-                  Bodø Videregående skole - Teacher

10.2007-10.2011       Elektroskandia AS - Wholesaler and manager

08.2005 - 09.2007     Moeller Electric AS - District manager

08.2002 - 08.2005     Lofotkraft AS - Electrician and power supply fitter

08.2001 - 08.2002     Norwegian Air Force  - Solider

08.1998 - 08.2001     Lofotkraft AS - apprentice

Language skills:

Norwegian: Fluent  

English: Fluent

German: Some

Hobbies and interests:

Football, hiking, skiing and traveling.  

Benny Arntsen                                                                                                     Bodø 24.02.16
Nordlysbuen 2
8007 Bodø
Norway
Phone: 955 51 651
E-mail: bennyarntsen@hotmail.com

Bodø videregående skole
Amtmann Hegges vei 3/4
8041 Bodø
Norway

Application for the position of department manager

Refering to the job posting on nfk.no, I hereby apply for the job as the head of department of Elektrofag at Bodø videregående skole. I currently work as a teacher without completed education, but in a year, I will finish my education. I have worked as a teacher at Bodø videregående skole for five years and appreciate the job. I have many good colleagues at the department, and it is a very good environment here.

I think that I can be a good leader, and help my colleagues to keep up the good spirit, because I know the system from “the ground floor”.
I believe that I can do a good job as department manager since I am relatively young and ready for new challenges. I choose to look at my young age as an advantage, perhaps especially in terms of seeing things in a new light and see challenges in a different perspective. I have a versatile education with two certificate in electrical engineering and work experience from many different agencies in the electrical industry. My versatile background in private industry can be positive for the department.

I am a social person who likes to work with people. I find it interesting and exciting. To build relationships with other people is incredibly important to me, both as an individual and as a teacher. I appreciate these qualities in a leader. I also believe that many of the teachers at the electrical department will appreciate this, and support me in this job. I have received some inquiries from colleagues who encourage me to apply for this position. I feel that I have good relationships with my colleagues in the electrical department, which will come in handy in this job as head of the department. I see it as a big advantage that I know the electrical department, and thinking that I might be a fresh breath.

I am a responsible person, and know how to delegate responsibilities and tasks. I also believe that my CV speaks for itself on this matter. My career started as a district manager in Moeller Electric AS already as a 25 year old. After that I had management experience in Elektroskandia as head of the department as a wholesaler. A leader's job is not foreign to me.

Hoping for positive consideration of the application

Friendly regards 

Benny Arntsen