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Hello readers!

Today you get to know the star recruiters at Multilingual Jobs Worldwide. Next in line is Karina our German-speaking recruiter in Oslo. Continue reading to learn more about her.

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Tell me about yourself briefly

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Hi, my name is Karina. Born and raised in Germany, I’m now living my Scandinavian dream in Oslo. Before that, I have lived a year in Prague and another year in Glasgow. Not sure if I will ever settle here in Oslo.For now, I’m very happy though, and learned to like the snow for the first time in my life. 

Besides traveling and enjoying this winterwonderland, I love dancing, singing, and performing. My stage persona is very confident and loud but if you get to know me, you see I’m an introvert at heart. I enjoy time alone and quiet moments with a hot cup of tea. Last year, I have taken an8-week mindfulness course and since then I try to implement a mindful moment daily. Most of the days that can be as simple as sitting on the train without looking at my phone. 

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Three fun facts about you

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• I have probably done every personality test in the world. I even have a secret Google Doc where I save all the results in one file. 

• I’m an INFJ in Myers-Briggs – which is the rarest personality type – making up only 1% of the world population.However, it’s not as rare as it seems. My bestie is an INFJ too. 

• I’m a Gemini Sun, Virgo rising and Libra Moon. Astrology enthusiasts know what I mean. Did you know Myers-Briggs is based on Astrology? The MBTI is based on the theory by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung – who was an Astrologer.

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​Tell us a little about your hobbies

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You might have guessed by now that I have a thing for Astrology. Well…it’s more than a thing. It’s a big passion which transformed into a side business. By now I have read dozens of charts and interpreted the stars for many of my friends and clients.

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Astrology has become the most important tool for me. I use it for critical thinking and self-reflection. Sounds paradox, right? But it’s true. Used wisely, it can be such a powerful instrument to get to know yourself better and find your ideal career path.

True story – an Astrologer predicted I would be great in recruitment. That was three years ago. I did not believe her until I landed a job here. 

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​You work with recruitment, could you tell us more about your career? 

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I have not always been a recruiter. I had to take many detours in my professional journey – but let’s start from the beginning. I hold a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in International Management. After I graduated from University, I tried to establish myself in the corporate world. I worked in banking, retail, and procurement and ended up as an international buyer for the biggest retailer in the world. 

Due to personal reasons, I quit my job for an adventure in Norway. On a local Facebook group, I saw a job ad for a German-speaking role in Oslo. I applied, got the job, and started as a recruiter with Multilingual Jobs Worldwide. Since then I have become very successful in my role and helped so many people find their dream job abroad. 

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What has been your favourite travel destination so far and where would you go next? WHY?

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My favourite travel destination has been Iceland. Iloved the nature, the black-sand beaches, and geysers. It’s a place where natural forces collide. Fire meets ice – isn’t it magical? 

But Canada has been on my list forever. I have family in Calgary and would love to visit them one day and explore the country. 

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What are your plans for the future?

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​Be the best at what I do and help more people find their dream job – both as a recruiter and in my private astrology practice. 

The truth is, we spend 1/3 of our lifetime at work - that are 90,000 hours! And believe it or not–but 85% of the global workforce is unhappy in their current job! That makes 850 million people who hate their jobs…that’s absolutely unacceptable. 

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​So, I made it my mission to change that. I’m here to be of service to you and help you find your ideal career. If you’re looking for a professional change, feel free to send your CV to karina@multilingualjobsworldwide.com

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