How I Found a Job in Norway as a PhD
April 24, 2025
Who Am I?
π¨βπ» Software Engineer at Sandvik Coromant
π¨π³ Made in China
π Education:
π BSc (China)
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π¬π§ Exchange (UK)
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π³π΄ MSc (Norway)
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πΈπͺ MSc (Sweden)
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π³π΄ PhD (Norway)
My Journey π
2014-2018:
π BSc in Engineering at JUST, China
2018-2020:
π MSc in Engineering at NTNU & KTH
2020-2023:
π PhD in Statistics at NTNU
2023 Spring:
π Job hunting
2023 Fall-Present:
π» SWE at Sandvik Coromant
Skills
Career Exploration π§
"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."
- Steve Jobs
What I focused on:
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Problem-solving
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Coding
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Data
Applying for Jobs in Norway π
π Applications
50+
π€ Interviews
6
π― Job Offers:
3
Final Thoughts π§
"The job search is a marathon, not a sprint."
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Apply early and often
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Learn from each interview
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Be patient
Thank You!
Questions? π€