Norwegian Job Portals: Directory of Job Boards, Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

Norway runs on a mix of public and private hiring channels, and this page brings the main ones together in a single, alphabetical overview. Below you will find more than 200 Norwegian job portals, recruitment agencies and staffing (bemanning) companies, each with a short note on what it does and which languages it serves. The guide is written in English for international and English-speaking jobseekers who want to work in Norway; if you prefer Norwegian, we keep a parallel, Norwegian-language version of the same directory.

Before the list, the guide explains how these channels differ, which portals carry the most vacancies, what work-permit rules apply depending on your citizenship, and the mistakes that cost jobseekers interviews. The goal is simple: help you choose the right channels and use them well, whether you are a nurse from the EU, an engineer from outside the EEA, or a student looking for your first role.

Job portals, recruitment agencies and staffing companies: what is the difference?

The channels on this page fall into three groups, and knowing which is which saves time. A job portal publishes vacancies you apply to yourself; a recruitment agency finds candidates on behalf of an employer; and a staffing (bemanning) company employs you itself and hires you out to its clients. Many companies do more than one of these, so always check how a given provider actually operates.

Job portals (job boards and aggregators)

A job portal is a website where employers post openings and you apply directly. Some are job boards run by a single publisher, such as FINN or NAV; others are aggregators such as Indeed, Jooble and Careerjet that collect listings from across the web into one searchable index. Portals are free for jobseekers, let you filter by profession, location and employment type, and usually offer email alerts and a saved CV. They are the natural starting point for most searches in Norway.

Recruitment agencies (rekruttering)

A recruitment agency is paid by an employer to find and vet candidates for a specific role, often for permanent positions and for specialist or leadership jobs that are not always advertised publicly. You apply or register your CV with the agency, and a consultant manages the process through to an offer from the end employer. A reputable agency never charges the jobseeker — its fee is paid by the hiring company.

Staffing companies (bemanning)

A staffing company employs you on its own payroll and hires you out to client businesses, typically for temporary assignments, seasonal peaks or project work that can lead to a permanent role. In Norway, agencies that hire out labour must be entered in the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority’s register of staffing enterprises (bemanningsforetaksregisteret), and rules introduced in 2023 tightened when such hire is permitted. Checking that register is one of the simplest ways to confirm a company is operating legally.

Which job portals carry the most vacancies in Norway?

A handful of large, general portals cover the broadest range of jobs and are where most Norwegian searches begin. FINN.no is the job section of Norway’s largest online classifieds marketplace and carries tens of thousands of listings across every sector and region. NAV, the public employment service, runs the national job database (Arbeidsplassen); all vacancies published there also appear on the EU-wide EURES portal, and English-language listings are flagged. International aggregators such as Indeed, Jooble and Careerjet pull listings from many sources, while LinkedIn is widely used for professional and specialist roles. The table below compares the main general portals at a glance.

Beyond the generalists, Norway has a deep layer of niche job boards for specific fields — health and care, education, IT and engineering, media, retail, hospitality, the public sector and more. These are listed in the directory below. If you know your sector, a niche board often surfaces roles that get lost in the volume on the big portals. For a broader look at where it pays to focus your search, see our guide to choosing where to apply when looking for a new job.

Working in Norway as a foreigner: what permit do you need?

Your right to work in Norway depends on your citizenship, and this is the first thing to settle before you start applying. The rules fall into three clear groups: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens, Nordic citizens, and everyone else. The official source for all of these is the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).

EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

Citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland may live and work in Norway without a work permit, under the right to free movement. If you stay longer than three months you must complete the UDI registration scheme for EU/EEA nationals, which is a one-time registration rather than a permit. Many large staffing and recruitment agencies in the directory below actively recruit from other EEA countries, and the EURES network is built specifically for this group.

Nordic citizens

Citizens of Denmark, Sweden, Iceland and Finland do not need to register with the police. If you move to Norway you report the move to the National Registry (Folkeregisteret) and obtain a Norwegian identity number, after which you can work on the same terms as a Norwegian citizen. Several portals in this list, such as those aimed at Swedish jobseekers, cater specifically to Nordic workers.

Citizens from outside the EU/EEA

If you are from outside the EU/EEA, you normally need a residence permit that allows work before you start a job. The most common route is the skilled worker permit, which requires a concrete offer from one named employer, a job that is full-time (or at least 80%) and genuinely needs skilled qualifications, and pay and conditions no poorer than is normal in Norway. In some cases skilled workers from visa-free countries can apply for a time-limited jobseeker permit to look for work in Norway, but you may not start working until a skilled-worker permit is granted. Because fees, salary thresholds and processing times change, always confirm the current figures on UDI’s website before you rely on them.

How to use Norwegian job portals effectively

Using several channels well beats refreshing one portal all day. The portals and agencies below overlap, so a sensible routine covers more ground with less effort.

• Combine a generalist, an aggregator and a niche board. Start with FINN and NAV, add one aggregator such as Indeed or Jooble to catch listings posted elsewhere, and add the niche board for your field.
• Set up alerts and a saved CV. Most portals let you save searches and receive email or app notifications, so new matching roles reach you the day they are posted.
• Register with two or three relevant agencies. Recruitment and staffing agencies place many roles that are never advertised publicly; a registered profile puts you in front of their consultants.
• Tailor each application. A CV and cover letter matched to the specific role and to Norwegian expectations (concise, factual, no photo required) outperforms a generic one.
• Learn some Norwegian. Many roles are open to English speakers, especially in IT, academia, energy and hospitality, but Norwegian widens your options considerably.

If you are supplementing a main job or building income on the side while you search, our overview of ways to earn a little extra on the side covers practical options. Specific roles are worth researching in depth too — see, for example, our profile of the senior UX designer role, pay and route into it in Norway.

Common mistakes jobseekers make

Most wasted effort in a Norwegian job search comes from a short list of avoidable mistakes rather than from a lack of vacancies.

• Relying on a single portal. No one portal lists everything; using only FINN or only one aggregator means missing roles posted on the others and on niche boards.
• Paying to get a job. Legitimate recruitment and staffing agencies are paid by employers, never by candidates. Any “agency” that asks you to pay a placement fee is a red flag.
• Ignoring the permit question. Applying for roles you are not yet entitled to take — or starting work before a required permit is granted — wastes everyone’s time and can jeopardise a future application.
• Sending identical applications everywhere. Generic, untailored applications are the most common reason strong candidates never reach an interview.
• Not checking that a staffing company is registered. Hiring out labour without being in the official register is unlawful; a quick check protects your pay and rights.
• Overlooking the public and regional channels. NAV, municipal employers and regional boards carry large numbers of roles that commercial portals do not prioritise.

How do you check that a staffing or recruitment agency is legitimate?

Verify three things before you hand over your CV or sign anything. First, confirm the company is a registered Norwegian business with an organisation number, and that any staffing firm appears in the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority’s register of staffing enterprises. Second, make sure you are never asked to pay a fee to be placed in a job — genuine agencies are paid by the employer. Third, read the contract: your employer, pay, working hours and the client you will be assigned to should all be clear in writing. If anything is vague, promised only verbally, or pushes you to pay or sign under pressure, treat it as a warning sign.

Directory: Norwegian job portals, recruitment and staffing agencies

The list below gathers more than 200 channels used in Norway today, in alphabetical order. Each entry names the provider, summarises what it does, and notes the languages its website is available in, so you can quickly spot the ones that serve English and other non-Norwegian speakers. The list mixes government portals, commercial job boards, aggregators, niche industry boards, and recruitment and staffing firms — check each entry’s description to see which type it is. Inclusion here is informational and is not an endorsement; always do your own checks, especially the registration check described above. A Norwegian-language version of this overview is available as our full directory of Norwegian job portals and agencies.

0–9

• 7ocean People AS — Recruitment agency for the oil and gas industry. Languages: English.

A

• Academic Work — Staffing and recruitment agency focused on young professionals, students and recent graduates. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Accept Rekruttering — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• Access Professionals — Supplies IT, scientific and engineering specialists, plus search and selection for managers. Languages: Norwegian.
• Adecco — One of the largest international staffing and recruitment agencies, active across many sectors. Languages: Norwegian.
• Adima — Supplies personnel to the mechanical, energy, maritime, petroleum and offshore industries. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Agile Bemanning AS — Bergen-based staffing company that hires out skilled labour for short and long projects. Languages: Norwegian, Polish.
• Aktiv Personell — Recruitment agency for office/administration, warehouse, IT, sales/marketing and finance roles. Languages: Norwegian.
• Aktiv Service Utleie AS — Supplies staff to the restaurant and hotel industry and for private events. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• All10 Bemanning — Locally owned staffing firm for construction, industry and other technical trades. Languages: Norwegian.
• AM Direct AS — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• AMBIO Helse — Recruitment agency specialising in health and care, with offices in Norway and Sweden. Languages: Norwegian.
• AMBIO Rekruttering — Recruitment and management agency for engineering disciplines and specialist/leadership roles. Languages: Norwegian.
• A-Personell AS — Agency focused on hiring out candidates and recruiting for permanent positions. Languages: Norwegian.
• Arena Personal AS — HR agency working with private and public employers across many industries. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish.
• ASAP Personal AS — Locally owned recruitment and HR consultancy (since 2001) focused on production, industry and construction. Languages: Norwegian.
• Azets People AS — Recruitment and staffing agency, part of the Azets group. Languages: Norwegian, English.

B

• B2B Salg AS — Specialist in sales, marketing, service and management recruitment for the business market. Languages: Norwegian.
• Backer Skeie — Executive search firm focused on the Nordic market (established 2004). Languages: Norwegian, Danish, English.
• BackUp Byggpersonell — Staffing specialist for building, construction and industry roles. Languages: Norwegian.
• BackUp Helsepersonell — Supplies qualified health professionals to healthcare employers for short or long assignments. Languages: Norwegian.
• BackUp Personell — Provides qualified staff for temporary and permanent positions across sectors. Languages: Norwegian.
• Barnehageressursen — Supplies qualified temporary staff to kindergartens. Languages: Norwegian.
• Barona — Part of Barona Group, one of the largest staffing companies in Northern Europe. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Bee2Bee — Recruitment and staffing services across a range of industries. Languages: Norwegian.
• Bemanningsbyraaet — Recruitment and hire of staff for many positions, including finance and accounting. Languages: Norwegian.
• Biljobb.no — Job board for vacancies in the automotive industry. Languages: Norwegian.
• BjørgFjell.no — Recruitment and consulting agency active since 1985, with a focus on finance and administration. Languages: Norwegian.
• Bright People Rekruttering & Bemanning AS — Recruitment and staffing agency covering most disciplines and industries. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Bygg Bemanning AS — Staffing company supplying qualified personnel to the construction industry. Languages: Norwegian, English.

C

• Cappa — Recruitment specialist for managers, franchisees and roles in retail, hospitality and service. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Capus HR Management — Recruitment agency focused on managers and specialist professionals. Languages: Norwegian.
• Careerjet — Search engine that gathers job vacancies in Norway and worldwide from many sources. Languages: Norwegian, Polish, English.
• CBA Fagformidling — Recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• Centric — Recruitment agency specialising in IT, information management, finance and administration. Languages: Norwegian.
• Christiania Personell — Oslo staffing and recruitment agency established in 1998. Languages: Norwegian.
• Clock Work Bemanning — Recruitment agency for the construction industry, with offices in Norway and a centre in Kraków. Languages: Norwegian, English, Polish.
• CNP Bemanning — Nationwide supplier of electricians, pipefitters, platers and welders to on/offshore and construction. Languages: Norwegian.
• Consentra Bygg og Bemanning AS — Staffing firm for the construction sector, from project management to production. Languages: Norwegian.
• Cribs Norge — Job portal with vacancies and housing aimed at Swedes working in Norway. Languages: Swedish.
• Cruit AS — Recruitment and staffing company strong in IT, specialists, managers and sales roles. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English.

D

• Dedicare AS — Staffing and recruitment agency for doctors, nurses and other health professionals. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish.
• Den Europeiske Jobbmobilitetsportalen — EURES CV and jobs database connecting jobseekers and employers across the EU/EEA. Languages: English.
• Din Bemanningspartner AS — Recruitment and staffing agency for the aquaculture industry. Languages: Norwegian.
• Dittarbeid.no — Recruitment portal that helps employers and jobseekers find each other. Languages: Norwegian.
• Dreamwork — Recruitment and staffing company specialising in sales, marketing and management. Languages: Norwegian.

E

• Ekstrahjelp.no — Job portal aimed at young jobseekers looking for extra work. Languages: Norwegian.
• Elanit — Recruitment agency specialising in IT. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Elektrojobb — Job board for vacancies in the electrical trade. Languages: Norwegian.
• Emerio Norge AS — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• Energy Jobline — International job site for engineering roles in energy, power, industry and offshore, including Norway. Languages: English.
• Eterni Norge AS — Staffing company focused on flexible crew solutions for seasonal and skills-short industries. Languages: Norwegian.
• Experis — Consultancy and recruitment in engineering, IT and finance, including executive search. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Express Rekruttering — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish.

F

• FINN jobb — Job section of FINN, Norway’s largest online classifieds marketplace. Languages: Norwegian.
• Finn Stillinger — Resource page with information and links for jobseekers. Languages: Norwegian.
• Fleksi Bemanning AS — Staffing agency for temporary and permanent construction roles. Languages: Norwegian, Polish, English.
• Flex Bemanning — Recruitment and staffing across engineering, construction, warehousing, logistics and sales. Languages: Norwegian, English, Polish.
• Framtidsfylket.no — Jobs and CV database for the Sogn og Fjordane (Vestland) region. Languages: Norwegian.

G

• Gammel nok — Recruitment agency for seniors, with counselling and facilitation services. Languages: Norwegian.
• Gråkallen Bygg og Utleie AS — Supplies skilled craftsmen to contractors and tradespeople in construction. Languages: Norwegian, Polish, English.

H

• Hammer og Hanborg — Recruitment, interim, consultancy and freelance services with a focus on communications and leadership. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish, English.
• Hamnøy AS — Recruitment company based in Haugalandet with assignments across Norway. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Helseogsosialjobb.no — Job board for vacancies in health, social care and nursing. Languages: Norwegian.
• Helsestillinger — Recruitment and staffing aimed at health professionals. Languages: Norwegian.
• Hjelp til jobb — Resource page offering help through the whole job-search process. Languages: Norwegian.
• Hodejakt1 — Staffing and recruitment company specialising in the IT market, plus finance and administration. Languages: Norwegian.
• Horecajobb — Job board for the hotel, restaurant and catering (HoReCa) industry. Languages: Norwegian.
• HRSS AS — Norwegian-owned staffing and recruitment company supplying personnel to client organisations. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Hudson — Recruitment for roles from senior management to specialists in sales, marketing, technology and finance. Languages: English.
• Human Hit — Recruitment and staffing company covering many job categories. Languages: Norwegian.
• Hytech Personell AS — Recruitment in the technical industry. Languages: English.

I

• Ikett Personalpartner AS — Hires out qualified professionals in industry, with staff in Sweden and Norway. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish.
• In House AS — Supplies personnel for construction, automotive, technical trades and production. Languages: Norwegian.
• Indeed — Global job search engine aggregating vacancies from many sources. Languages: Norwegian.
• Inkludi — Job portal focused on immigrants and minorities. Languages: Norwegian.
• Instacruit — Mobile service that signals your availability to recruitment agencies in your field. Languages: English.
• ISCO Group — Recruitment and selection of senior executives, key personnel and board members. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• IT Vikar — Recruitment agency for IT roles. Languages: Norwegian.

J

• JKS Norge AS — Staffing and recruitment company with a focus on close personal contact. Languages: Norwegian.
• Job4U.no AS — Offers both staff hire and recruitment to meet temporary and permanent needs. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jobba i Norge — Information page for Swedes who want to work in Norway. Languages: Swedish.
• Jobbdirekte.no — One of Norway’s larger job portals and a recruitment channel for employers and jobseekers. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jobbfolk.no — Staffing and recruitment agency focused on placement for permanent employment. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jobbforalle.no — Job marketplace created to promote an inclusive working life for those who face barriers. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jobbnorge.no — Job portal for vacancies in Norway, widely used by the public sector and academia. Languages: Norwegian, English, Sami.
• JobbOffentlig.no — Search engine for vacancies in municipalities and county authorities. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jobbportalen.no — Job portal where employers advertise vacancies to jobseekers. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jobbsafari.no — Overview of positions advertised across Norway. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Jobbsøk.no — Resource page with templates and tips for CVs and job applications. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish.
• Jobbtotal.no — Vacancies in municipalities, county authorities and other employers. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jobconnect Bemanning AS — Staffing and recruitment company specialising in management selection and advisory services. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jobreg — Job portal where companies post adverts and candidates create profiles. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish, English, Finnish.
• Jobzone — Recruitment agency with offices across Norway. Languages: Norwegian, English, Polish.
• Jooble — Job aggregator that gathers vacancies from many sources. Languages: Norwegian.
• Journalisten.no — Job board for the press, media, television, radio and magazine sectors. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jucan.no — Shows job adverts from employers that use the Webcruiter recruitment system. Languages: Norwegian.
• Jyb — Jobseeker service. Languages: Norwegian.

K

• Karriere.no — Job portal with vacancies from employers across Norway. Languages: Norwegian.
• Karrierelink — Career articles and links (part of Solstadgruppen). Languages: Norwegian, English.
• KarrierePlassen — Job portal with vacancies. Languages: Norwegian.
• KarriereStart — Portal for work and careers, including vacancies and trainee programmes. Languages: Norwegian.
• Kelly Services — Staffing agency recruiting for permanent and temporary positions. Languages: Norwegian.
• Kommunaljobb — Vacancies in municipalities and county authorities. Languages: Norwegian.
• Kommunikasjon.no — Job board for the communications industry. Languages: Norwegian.
• Konstali Helsenor AS — Recruitment agency for the health sector. Languages: Norwegian.
• Kvinnebasen — Nationwide competence database for women with specialist skills. Languages: Norwegian.

L

• Legejobb.no — Job board for medical and nursing positions, nationally and internationally. Languages: Norwegian.
• Legejobber.no — Job board for medical positions. Languages: Norwegian.
• Legepartner AS — Staffing and recruitment company for nurses, specialist nurses and health secretaries. Languages: Norwegian.
• Lenas Helsepersonell — Staffing agency specialising in health professionals. Languages: Norwegian.
• LinkedIn — The world’s largest professional network, widely used for jobs and recruiting. Languages: English, International.
• Logent — Staffing solutions within logistics and industry. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish, English.
• Losang AS — Staffing and recruitment agency for construction, warehousing, transport and logistics. Languages: Norwegian.
• Loyalty People — Recruitment and staffing in sales, sales management, customer service and marketing. Languages: Norwegian.
• Lysnes Personelltjenester AS — Staffing, recruitment and career-guidance services, mainly in Vestfold and eastern Norway. Languages: Norwegian.
• Lærerjobb.no — Job board for the education sector, from kindergarten to university. Languages: Norwegian.

M

• Management4U — Recruitment in finance, accounting and management. Languages: Norwegian.
• Manpower — One of the largest international staffing and recruitment agencies. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Match Bemanning AS — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• Mediabemanning — Recruitment in advertising, media and communication. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Medievikar AS — Recruitment agency for the media industry. Languages: Norwegian.
• Medrec.no — Job board for vacancies in the health sector. Languages: Norwegian.
• MK Bemanning — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• Mojob — Mobile-first job recruitment service. Languages: English.
• Monster.no — Job portal with vacancies across sectors. Languages: Norwegian.
• Mploy AS — Norwegian-owned company specialising in electrical work for construction. Languages: Norwegian, Polish.
• Musicalchairs.info — International job board for musicians and performing-arts roles. Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese.

N

• Narco Polo AS — Recruitment agency for healthcare staff, doctors and nurses. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish.
• NAV — The public employment service, with a national job database and jobseeker support. Languages: Norwegian.
• Nefas — Recruitment agency for transport, warehouse/terminal and office/administration roles. Languages: Norwegian.
• Nextjob — Recruitment, communication and staffing for the maritime industry. Languages: English.
• Nordvest Bemanning AS — Staffing company for construction, trade, office, sales and other skilled labour. Languages: Norwegian.
• Norgesvikar — Norwegian staffing company offering temporary employment and recruitment since 1996. Languages: Norwegian.

O

• On Off Bemanning AS — Staffing company supplying qualified employees since 2003. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Oradeo AS — Recruitment and staffing specialist for construction, mechanical, electrical and process industries. Languages: English.
• Orange Service AS — Recruitment and staffing agency for the health sector. Languages: Norwegian.
• Oslo Business Region — Guidance for establishing and growing start-ups in the Oslo region. Languages: English.
• Oslo Kommune — Vacancies in the City of Oslo (municipal employer). Languages: Norwegian.

P

• Partner1 Bemanning AS — Supplier of staffing and recruitment services to private and public employers. Languages: Norwegian.
• Pecus AS — Staffing and recruitment agency supplying qualified personnel across many industries. Languages: Norwegian.
• Pedagogisk Vikarsentral AS — Recruitment agency for childcare and youth workers, long- and short-term. Languages: Norwegian.
• People Partner AS — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• People4You — Staffing and recruitment for permanent and temporary positions. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Personal Partner AS — Staffing and recruitment agency offering flexible personnel solutions. Languages: Norwegian.
• Personalhuset — Full-service company for recruitment, staffing and workforce transition. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, English.
• Politijobb.no — Civil and police positions within the Norwegian Police. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Powertech Solutions AS — Staffing specialist for the electrical industry. Languages: Norwegian.
• Prime People — Recruitment and HR-management consulting. Languages: Norwegian.
• Promiso AS — Recruitment, staffing and consulting for private and public sectors. Languages: Norwegian.
• Propuro AS — Tailor-made staffing for all construction-related trades. Languages: Norwegian, English, Polish.

Q

• Quick Personell — Free social network and job portal for young people and students. Languages: Norwegian.

R

• Randstad — One of the largest international staffing and recruitment agencies. Languages: Norwegian.
• Rekrutteringshuset Mork AS — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian, English, Polish.
• ResearchGate — Vacancies at the world’s largest social network for researchers. Languages: English.
• Restaurantassistanse AS — Recruitment and staffing for the hotel and restaurant industry. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish.
• Retailjobb.no — Job board for vacancies in retail. Languages: Norwegian.
• Rett Bemanning — Network of recruitment agencies. Languages: Norwegian.
• Rubrikk.no — Overview of positions advertised across Norway. Languages: Norwegian.

S

• Safejob Bergen AS — Supplies personnel for construction, aquaculture and maritime sectors. Languages: Norwegian.
• Select Bemanning AS — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• Selecti AS — Recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• Sense Personell AS — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• Sikker Bemanning AS — Staffing specialist for the construction industry, including manager recruitment. Languages: Norwegian.
• Skandinavisk Personell — Job board for vacancies across Scandinavia. Languages: Norwegian.
• Skolejobb — Job board for schools, kindergartens and after-school care. Languages: Norwegian.
• Skolejobber — Jobs in schools, kindergartens and universities in Norway and Sweden. Languages: Norwegian.
• Skuteviken Personell AS — Recruitment company staffing skilled workers and recruiting for permanent roles. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Smart Bemanning AS — Staff hire and recruitment across several industries. Languages: Norwegian.
• Socrates AS — Recruits and supplies personnel in construction and civil engineering. Languages: Norwegian.
• Solid Rekruttering — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Sonar AS — Recruitment agency focused on construction, finance, accounting and administration. Languages: Norwegian, English, Polish.
• Star Entreprenørservice AS — Staffing and recruitment of qualified craftsmen for the construction industry. Languages: Norwegian.
• Startupmatcher — Service that connects entrepreneurs and jobseekers in start-ups. Languages: English.
• Stepstone — European career service with job search and CV database. Languages: International.
• Stolt Bemanning AS — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• StudentConsulting Norge AS — One of Scandinavia’s leading recruiters focused on students, academics and young professionals. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish, Danish.
• Sullestad Personal AS — Staffing company supplying industrial, warehouse, construction and office workers. Languages: Norwegian.
• Svane Bemanning — Nationwide staffing company for construction, industry and engineering assignments. Languages: Norwegian.
• Sverige-Norge.se — Job portal aimed at Swedes seeking work in Norway. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish.

T

• Techconsult — Consultancy and recruitment for technical and project-management disciplines. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Technogarden Engineering Resources AS — Recruitment of technology and engineering expertise. Languages: Norwegian.
• Teknisk Ukeblad Jobb — Job section of Teknisk Ukeblad, for technicians and engineers. Languages: Norwegian.
• Teknojobb.no — Job board for IT positions. Languages: Norwegian.
• Temp-Team — Staffing and career services, part of the international JuhlerGroup. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Tett På Bemanning AS — General recruitment agency. Languages: Norwegian.
• TN Jobb — Job portal for the Norwegian industrial and technical sector. Languages: Norwegian.
• Toptemp — Staffing and recruitment company specialising in finance, IT, engineering and hospitality. Languages: Norwegian.
• Torp Consulting AS — Full-service HR provider recruiting for all types of positions, with staff hire via Torp Personal. Languages: Norwegian.
• Trainee.no — Meeting place for students and young professionals interested in trainee and graduate programmes. Also available in Sweden via TraineeGuiden.se and in Norway at Trainee.no. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish, English.
• Trygg Vikar AS — Staffing agency focused on kindergartens in the Oslo area. Languages: Norwegian.

U

• Uniflex Norge AS — Nordic staffing and recruitment company with offices across the region. Languages: Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, German.
• uWork — Recruitment agency specialising in child welfare, psychiatry, substance abuse and asylum services. Languages: Norwegian.

V

• Vacant Helse AS — Recruitment and staffing agency for healthcare professionals across Norway. Languages: Norwegian.
• Venezu Services AS — Recruitment agency specialising in sales and marketing staff. Languages: Norwegian.
• Verto Norge AS — Staffing agency recruiting across all industries, including Norwegian and foreign labour. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Vigeland Personal Øst AS — Local staffing player for jobseekers and employers in the Agder region. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• Vikarkompaniet AS — Staffing services in warehouse, logistics, production, office, sales, IT and finance. Languages: Norwegian.
• Vikarpartner — Supplier of staffing solutions in administration, customer service, sales, finance and IT. Languages: Norwegian.
• Vikarweb.no — Meeting place for jobseekers and employers. Languages: Norwegian.

W

• Work In Norway — Official guide for foreign jobseekers who wish to work in Norway. Languages: Norwegian, English.
• WorkMan AS — Crew services for the construction industry, specialising in demolition and asbestos removal. Languages: Norwegian, Russian.
• WorkNorway.se — Guide for Swedish jobseekers who want to work in Norway. Languages: Swedish.
• WorkNorway Group  AS — Staffing, recruitment and job advertising aimed at Swedish jobseekers. Languages: Swedish.
• Workshop Bemanning AS — Staffing specialist for the construction industry. Languages: Norwegian.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which job portal is best for finding work in Norway?

There is no single best portal. FINN.no has the most listings overall and NAV’s national database covers the public sector and feeds the EU-wide EURES portal. Most jobseekers do best combining a generalist (FINN or NAV), an aggregator (Indeed or Jooble) and a niche board for their own field.

Can I work in Norway without speaking Norwegian?

Yes, in some fields. IT, academia, energy, offshore and parts of hospitality and healthcare hire English speakers, and NAV flags English-language vacancies. Learning Norwegian still widens your options significantly, especially for public-sector and customer-facing roles.

Do recruitment or staffing agencies charge jobseekers a fee?

No. Legitimate recruitment and staffing agencies in Norway are paid by the employer, not the candidate. If any agency asks you to pay to be placed in a job, treat it as a warning sign and verify the company before going further.

Do I need a work permit to take a job in Norway?

It depends on your citizenship. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens may work freely but must register if they stay over three months; Nordic citizens report to the National Registry; citizens from outside the EU/EEA normally need a residence permit, most often the skilled worker permit, before starting work. Confirm current rules with UDI.

What is the difference between a job portal and a staffing agency?

A job portal is a website where you find and apply to vacancies yourself. A staffing (bemanning) agency employs you on its own payroll and hires you out to its client companies, usually for temporary or project assignments. A recruitment agency, by contrast, finds candidates for an employer who makes the final hire.