Telenor Trainee Blog
Twelve trainees will share their experiences from working in a constantly changing and internationally growing environment at Telenor.
The bright side of things
By Nicole Ch'ng on 20 March, 2009
The positive energy is what makes the culture in Telenor Research and Innovation (R&I) special. To me this is like a contagious fever that spreads in a good way.
Continue reading The bright side of things No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, The Nordic-region
Seeing is Believing
By Ole Johan Furset on 16 February, 2009
In my previous posting I wrote a little bit about the vast possibilities for new services made possible by Telenor’s fibre programme. In this blog posting I plan to share a little bit more of the seemingly futuristic, yet just around the corner services which will be offered by Telenor.
Continue reading Seeing is Believing No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
The beatuy of Corporate Values
By Eivind Norendal Skibenes on 28 January, 2009
It’s hard to talk about the Telenor corporate values, when surrounded by heavy snowfall, white mountains and excellent skiing conditions. Especially when you love skiing as much as I do:-)
But thanks to good discussions, a brilliant consultant and interesting topics (for those of you who didn’t know it: corporate values ARE really interesting!) It might [...]
Continue reading The beatuy of Corporate Values No comments yet
Categories: Europe, Norway, The Nordic-region, Uncategorized
Respect, Inspriation and Skiing
By Anna Nygren on 28 January, 2009
After four pretty intense months back in Norway in the last module of the programme, it’s a welcome pause in daily work to leave Fornebu and meet up with the rest of the trainee group for our second to last seminar.
Continue reading Respect, Inspriation and Skiing No comments yet
New day, new opportunities
By Nicole Ch'ng on 13 January, 2009
Where I write about the projects I am involved in, Christmas Holidays and my plans for the next couple of weeks…It is a long story for the blog this time… but as always, so much to write so little time 
Continue reading New day, new opportunities 3 comments so far
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, The Nordic-region
You’ll be missed 2008…..Welcome 2009
By Yogamala Nagalingam on 12 January, 2009
I’ve started working on internal engagement from the perspective of corporate responsibility since the new year and I have 2 internal engagement mantra to share with the world audience!
Continue reading You’ll be missed 2008…..Welcome 2009 2 comments so far
The international company Conax
By Mariann Ertresvåg on 9 January, 2009
During my final trainee module I have the opportunity to work for the most international company within the Telenor Group.
Continue reading The international company Conax 1 comment
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region, Uncategorized
A New Year and soon post-trainee
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 9 January, 2009
Now that the Christmas holiday is in the past and a new year has arrived, I only have 3 months left as a trainee. On the 1st of April the “real world” comes knocking on my door.
Continue reading A New Year and soon post-trainee No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region, Uncategorized
“Have some coffee, just one sip more” -the evil voice inside
By Ole Johan Furset on 8 December, 2008
The first sip is always the worst. From there it can only be better, the second sip is neutral, and the third is addictive. It’s much like my work days itself, the quality increases as I get to work.
Continue reading “Have some coffee, just one sip more” -the evil voice inside No comments yet
The Telenor Way
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 28 November, 2008
I find it interesting to follow the financial situation worldwide, and even more looking at the situation for Telenor. For the last couple of weeks, Telenor has had its share of front page stories in Norway. Most of them due to the expansion plans into India.
Kyivstar’s success story
By Anna Dræge Hognestad on 13 November, 2008
I am now back in Oslo loaded with great memories from my stay in Kyivstar - no.1 mobile operator in Ukraine and the most profitable company in the Telenor Group.
I am staying another 5 months in Hungary :)
By Niklas Lind on 3 November, 2008
It has been finalized, I will stay in Hungary and Pannon for the next 5 months as well!
Continue reading I am staying another 5 months in Hungary :) 1 comment
Categories: Hungary
Hello Oslo!
By Nicole Ch'ng on 31 October, 2008
Recap of Budapest and on what’s next…
Continue reading Hello Oslo! 4 comments so far
Categories: Asia, Europe, Hungary, Malaysia, Norway, The Nordic-region
Becoming a trainee
By Mariann Ertresvåg on 29 October, 2008
Having been taught “you can do anything you set your mind to”, I was keen to challenge my educational background and the notion of a “right” career choice. A trainee programme with an international company seemed like the perfect way to start. Then the tricky part began: How to choose and how to be chosen?
Continue reading Becoming a trainee No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Wow, I’m back in good old Kuala Lumpur!
By Yogamala Nagalingam on 29 October, 2008
Even now penning my thoughts onto Microsoft Office while listening to the loud (very loud) thunderstorm, I’m barely aware that I’m no longer in Oslo.
Continue reading Wow, I’m back in good old Kuala Lumpur! No comments yet
Once again, a new start
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 28 October, 2008
Change! It’s part of the programme…
Continue reading Once again, a new start No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
A final move…
By Einar Gjelsvik on 23 October, 2008
I have been a Telenor Global Trainee for a little more than a year now. The last year has been absolutely fantastic, with lots of experiences, impressions and exciting moments.
Continue reading A final move… No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region, Uncategorized
Return to home camp
By Marius Johansen on 15 October, 2008
Crash! I am home again!
Continue reading Return to home camp No comments yet
Categories: Europe, Norway, The Nordic-region
Back in Norway
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 15 October, 2008
My journey in Asia is over for now, and after one year as a trainee in Telenor I am back in Oslo and Norway. At least for a while. About one year ago, I moved to Stockholm, and six months ago, the destination was Kuala Lumpur. Living abroad has been a good experience, and it has given me a taste for more.
Continue reading Back in Norway No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Europe, Hungary, Malaysia, Norway, The Nordic-region
Trainee gathering in Budapest
By István Virág on 13 October, 2008
All the 12 trainees gathered in Hungary last week to participate in our four days seminar which was a special “transit room” before we started the last module of the trainee programme.
Continue reading Trainee gathering in Budapest No comments yet
Photo Journal of Sweden
By Nicole Ch'ng on 29 September, 2008
It finally struck me last night that six months has passed in a blink of an eye. People say there are some things you learn and you won’t forget in your life, like cycling, swimming and playing the piano. I’m adding Sweden to that list of mine.
Continue reading Photo Journal of Sweden No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Sweden, The Nordic-region
Beyond Mobile Coverage
By Mariann Ertresvåg on 26 September, 2008
The Financial Services team could do nothing but smile as our management put on the yellow helmets to protect themselves from falling durians. The free one year Personal Accident insurance to our subscribers was launched!
Open Mind, Open Hearts
By Nicole Ch'ng on 26 September, 2008
The Global Trainee Programme is not the only trainee programme that is conducted in Telenor.
Continue reading Open Mind, Open Hearts No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, The Nordic-region
The last project meeting
By István Virág on 26 September, 2008
The end of the 2nd module of the trainee programme is getting closer and closer, which means loads of things to sort out, wrap up, pack in and finalize.
Continue reading The last project meeting No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region, Uncategorized
Khuda Hafiz, Pakistan
By Ole Johan Furset on 24 September, 2008
Six months I will never forget…
Work and play
By Nicole Ch'ng on 15 September, 2008
Some updates about my work so far…it’s not all just about crayfish party, Mamma Mia and R.E.M all the time 
Continue reading Work and play 2 comments so far
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Sweden, The Nordic-region
A couple of words from Hungary
By Niklas Lind on 12 September, 2008
Seeming as work is the most frequently recurring event, lets get into that a little…
Continue reading A couple of words from Hungary No comments yet
The Day it all Turned Dark
By Ole Johan Furset on 12 September, 2008
I was working with my headphones on and I was probably entirely engrossed in work when I woke up to see that the day outside had suddenly changed. Was it a total eclipse of the sun? Or had someone painted the windows black from the outside?
Sziget Festival and Family Visit
By Marius Johansen on 1 September, 2008
Hungarian music rocks!!!
Continue reading Sziget Festival and Family Visit 1 comment
Categories: Uncategorized
My very 1st summer break ………….inspiration sharing
By Yogamala Nagalingam on 29 August, 2008
I would like to invite our readers to consider sharing your thoughts…
Continue reading My very 1st summer break ………….inspiration sharing 2 comments so far
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Get Ready to Rumble; it’s Ramadan
By Ole Johan Furset on 29 August, 2008
During Ramadan Muslims don’t eat from sunrise to sunset and this year Ramadan starts on September 3rd and lasts for 30 days - effectively covering the rest of my stay.
Continue reading Get Ready to Rumble; it’s Ramadan 4 comments so far
Back on Board
By István Virág on 25 August, 2008
After a rather calm July in Fornebu and a short vacation in August it is high time to speed up again.
Continue reading Back on Board 1 comment
Categories: Europe, Norway, The Nordic-region
Already August
By Marius Johansen on 7 August, 2008
I must honestly admit that coming to Hungary as a foreigner is not a walk in the park. You can always try to prepare up front by reading books etc., but in order to understand the Hungarian culture, behavior and way of communicating you actually need to experience it.
“Malaysia, the heart of Asia”
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 5 August, 2008
Malaysia is truly in the heart of Asia. I love traveling, so in my spare time I have had the chance to explore a bit around the region. Kuala Lumpur is a great hub for seeing South East Asia and I have spent many weekends experiencing this part of the world.
Continue reading “Malaysia, the heart of Asia” 2 comments so far
Durian Feast!?
By Mariann Ertresvåg on 5 August, 2008
A fruit too smelly to eat in your car and forbidden to bring to your hotel or on the bus? Sure, I’ll give it a try! My colleagues had long been promoting Durian, the “King of the Fruit”, as a true feast for my taste buds and nostrils. I have to admit, it was a memorable experience, indeed.
Telenor video commercials for you to see
By Nicole Ch'ng on 29 July, 2008
This time I am posting some of the funniest TV commercials from around the Telenor Group
Continue reading Telenor video commercials for you to see No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Denmark, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, Thailand, The Nordic-region
When you feel the heat, it’s time to change!
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 17 July, 2008
That is the motto you will find all over the DiGi office these days. A couple of weeks ago, a major environmental awareness campaign was launched for all the employees at DiGi. It is also challenging our customers and trying to engage them through a website and several contests.
Continue reading When you feel the heat, it’s time to change! No comments yet
Accommodating Colleagues
By Ole Johan Furset on 17 July, 2008
My colleagues are really the best and the Pakistanis are so accommodating that I feel I am friends with everyone, even the ones I don’t work with.
Telecommunications and the Environment
By Nicole Ch'ng on 15 July, 2008
In contrary to my last posting, this is where I realise how the internet and wireless world can help me(us) reduce my(our) carbon footprint.
Continue reading Telecommunications and the Environment No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, The Nordic-region
Time to deliver
By Mariann Ertresvåg on 8 July, 2008
Over the last two weeks, lively discussions from our office have only been modified by the constant murmur from the coffee maker. Suffice to say; pulling all-nighters do not stop after student life.
Adjusting to Asian work cultur
By Einar Gjelsvik on 2 July, 2008
It is quite strange to reflect upon how quickly one adjusts to new settings, new people, new cultures and a new working environment. There are many reasons why adjusting to DiGi has gone smoothly.
Continue reading Adjusting to Asian work cultur No comments yet
Categories: Malaysia
Talha’s Wedding
By Ole Johan Furset on 2 July, 2008
Weddings have a very central place in the Pakistani society. Last weekend I got to attend one. Although having only known Talha for just about two weeks, we got along really well and I he invited me to his wedding. This was quite a surprise for me, and although his wedding was in Karachi, this was an invitation I just couldn’t say no to.
Continue reading Talha’s Wedding 1 comment
Categories: Asia, Pakistan, Uncategorized
Connected at l(e)ast
By Nicole Ch'ng on 2 July, 2008
Wireless communication and the internet - how it has changed the way I live, work and play - and sometimes wished it didn’t.
Continue reading Connected at l(e)ast No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, The Nordic-region
In The Thick of It
By Mariann Ertresvåg on 25 June, 2008
Half way through my post at DiGi and things are really getting interesting. In the past three months I’ve experienced a new culture, got to know new team mates at a new company, and dove head first into the Malaysian telecommunications industry. Now it’s time to put that all together.
About teambuilding and seasons
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 25 June, 2008
The teambuilding outing with the Marketing and Strategy department exceeded my expectations y far. We went to a beautiful island called Pangkor, some four hours drive north of Kuala Lumpur. We were about 150 people altogether, and for me and the other new employees in the division it was a great way to get to know more of our colleagues outside the office environment.
Continue reading About teambuilding and seasons No comments yet
Trip at the Bottom of the Pyramid
By István Virág on 24 June, 2008
I guess this title sounds interesting enough to make you read this posting…However, instead of some fascinating travel stories I am going to write a bit about the project I am working on these days (The rainy season has already started in Oslo anyway…so i have to use my imagination to travel).
Continue reading Trip at the Bottom of the Pyramid No comments yet
Categories: Europe, Norway, The Nordic-region
The Expat-experience
By Eivind Norendal Skibenes on 19 June, 2008
Am I not one of the luckiest young professionals around?
Life in DiGi and Malaysia
By Einar Gjelsvik on 19 June, 2008
It’s always an exciting experience to pack your bags and move to a new country…
Cricket Mania
By Ole Johan Furset on 18 June, 2008
If Europe is all about football these days, Pakistan is all about cricket – any day. In public parks and in open areas people will gather in order to play some rounds. At first wasn’t very fascinated..
Karlskrona
By Nicole Ch'ng on 17 June, 2008
I absolutely loved working in Karlskrona - learning new things, meeting new people and seeing new places. After my last day, I went back to Stockholm and prepared a report of my work in Karlskrona and after that, went off straight to the Telenor Sweden’s Summer Party at Nacka where Charlotte Perrelli (a popular Swedish artist) gave us a surprise performance
Bon-fires, Bunads and Balkan Beats
By Nicole Ch'ng on 17 June, 2008
Holding a scalpel in a gloved hand (and grabbing a railing in the other) I carefully dissected myself slowly, part by part. I then lay out the pieces and poked them, like how you would with your food when you were a kid (or maybe even now).
Continue reading Bon-fires, Bunads and Balkan Beats 2 comments so far
This is my hometown
By Anna Nygren on 12 June, 2008
Belgrade - a city of surprises!
I could tell you, but then I’d have to…
By Mariann Ertresvåg on 11 June, 2008
When I said bring on the change, this is not what I had in mind. Under the burning sun, I find myself in a bright yellow DiGi costume handing out balloons. Team building DiGi style!
Continue reading I could tell you, but then I’d have to… No comments yet
Update from DiGi in Kuala Lumpur
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 11 June, 2008
Living abroad is a change, and moving all the way to Malaysia is a rather big change. And so far, it has been a very welcome change. I really enjoy living in Kuala Lumpur, and working here. Malaysians are nice people, and I feel that I have been taken good care of in DiGi so far.
Continue reading Update from DiGi in Kuala Lumpur No comments yet
Sunday Walk
By Ole Johan Furset on 11 June, 2008
One thing the taxi drivers of Islamabad sure don’t understand is that I like to walk around. Walk and relax, looking at places you never would have time to study closer from a car window when passing by. Sometimes I make new discoveries when walking, sometimes even close to where I live and work.
Continue reading Sunday Walk 1 comment
Categories: Pakistan
My new playground
By Anna Nygren on 6 June, 2008
Since mid-April, Telenor Serbia is my new playground.
Good to be here!
By István Virág on 30 May, 2008
How else can I start? Two months have just flown away. Oslo is great! Spring. Sun. Sea. Green and blue. Nice people. New places. Changes. Challenges. Fun.
Continue reading Good to be here! 1 comment
Categories: Europe, Hungary, Norway, The Nordic-region
Greetings internet, this is Bangkok!
By Eivind Norendal Skibenes on 30 May, 2008
After a staggering trainee-gathering in Norway, I’m back in Bangkok, Thailand, with a better understanding of both myself and the culture I’m currently living in. In other words; I feel more than ready to face the last 4 months of my period with dtac.
Continue reading Greetings internet, this is Bangkok! No comments yet
Discovering Oslo
By Ole Johan Furset on 30 May, 2008
One of the main learning possibilities for the Telenor trainees is to share our experiences from different subsidiaries with each other. In order to do so, we will have six workshops during the entire trainee program. While the first workshop took place in Oslo in October, just after we all started, and the second took [...]
Continue reading Discovering Oslo No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
The beauty of it all
By Anna Nygren on 28 May, 2008
Sweden and Norway are considered to have very similar cultures, and after living in Oslo for six months I generally agree. But there are exceptions to every rule, and the National Day is supposed to be one of those.
Ha, there you are, you naughty hat…….
By Yogamala Nagalingam on 6 May, 2008
Hi, it’s great to be wearing the “writing hat” again. Thanks to the “hat” I’m extremely late in my blog posting:). That’s the hard part of writing it has to be on the right day, time and place with the right mood with vibrantly colored “hat” otherwise I just end up staring at the screen!
Continue reading Ha, there you are, you naughty hat……. No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Tjena!
By Nicole Ch'ng on 25 April, 2008
Having been in Oslo for six months, I am curious to find out how different Sweden is from Norway - these two countries being situated next to each other, having similar languages and share a history of Vikings.
Continue reading Tjena! 1 comment
Categories: Norway, Sweden, The Nordic-region
4 months later (with 200 3-letter abbreviations more in my head)
By Niklas Lind on 25 April, 2008
Currently I am in Budapest, Hungary. Nice city, really nice people and brilliant soups… in addition to that, a lot cheaper then Sweden so I get to feel a little rich. =) Language though, harder then chinese. Ordering a cab, not easy! But I will have 6 months to learn…
Continue reading 4 months later (with 200 3-letter abbreviations more in my head) 1 comment
Bring on the change
By Mariann Ertresvåg on 24 April, 2008
The view from my apartment in April usually holds the image of commuters’ frantic search for parking spots on the snow-covered pavement. This view has now been replaced or, more correctly, upgraded to a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and tropical flowers. The second module of the Telenor traineeship has begun, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will be my new home over the next six months. How did I end up here?
Continue reading Bring on the change No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, The Nordic-region
It’s My Day
By Ole Johan Furset on 18 April, 2008
Prior to going to Pakistan, several of my friends and colleagues asked me to write them travel letters. Therefore, I figured, why don’t I just blog a travel letter. After all I would like to share it with all of you.
Continue reading It’s My Day 2 comments so far
Categories: Pakistan
Retrospective Reflections
By Nicole Ch'ng on 16 April, 2008
In response to David’s comment, I am going to do some retrospective reflections on how this extraordinary journey started for a girl from a small town
Continue reading Retrospective Reflections 2 comments so far
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, The Nordic-region
A story ends and another begins
By Marius Johansen on 4 April, 2008
Having completed my first six months in Telenor Norway, I am now back to scratch.
Continue reading A story ends and another begins No comments yet
Categories: Europe, Hungary, Norway, The Nordic-region
What is Easter?
By Nicole Ch'ng on 14 March, 2008
This Easter will be special to me because like its true meaning, it will mark one end and one beginning for me.
Continue reading What is Easter? No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Jungle Boogie
By Nicole Ch'ng on 5 March, 2008
As promised to Atip and Yuin, here are some more photos of my weekend getaway in Malaysia with Istvan and Ole Johan.
A technical week at Canal Digital
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 3 March, 2008
Last week I was placed in the hands of the technical department in Canal Digital. It was an exciting week where I got to go “back to my roots”, being an telecom engineer and all. Although I have had a lot of telecommunications subjects during my period at school, it’s always in thrilling to see how it works and is used in real life. I have posted some pictures, so have a look…
Continue reading A technical week at Canal Digital No comments yet
Categories: Sweden, The Nordic-region
Malaysia here I come!
By Einar Gjelsvik on 21 February, 2008
Finally, after 4 months of worrying where I will be working during the outplacement, I got the news. I will be working in Kuala Lumpur for six months, beginning in April. The opportunity to live and work for 6 months in Malaysia is something that I’m very much looking forward to:-)
Continue reading Malaysia here I come! No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, The Nordic-region
The trainee life in Stockholm
By Mats Skogholt Hansen on 21 February, 2008
The trainee-life in Stockholm has been a good one. It has been very exciting, informative and developing; but also stressful and confusing at times. I guess that’s all part of being a trainee and moving to a new place. I have now worked at Canal Digital in Stockholm for more than four months. Somehow, that sunny October day when I packed my bag and got on a plane from Oslo to Stockholm seems so close, and yet so far away. The days and weeks have come and gone incredibly fast, and in another two months my stay here will be over. But the journey doesn’t end just yet. My next stop on the trainee-road is Kuala Lumpur, in the beautiful country of Malaysia (- Truly Asia!).
Continue reading The trainee life in Stockholm 1 comment
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, The Nordic-region
*Ahhhhhhhhhhhcho!*
By Nicole Ch'ng on 21 February, 2008
As I cannot think very straight now (I think my head is filled with mucus, ugh), I will post some photos of our trip in KL for you to enjoy!
Continue reading *Ahhhhhhhhhhhcho!* 2 comments so far
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, The Nordic-region
Out of office
By Nicole Ch'ng on 15 February, 2008
My past four months in Telenor has been what I call, a visit in an amusement park. Some rides were fun, some were frightening, and often some we had to queue for a long time before we get our turn.
Continue reading Out of office 7 comments so far
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
The day of your life
By Mariann Ertresvåg on 15 February, 2008
The male team members exchanged nervous looks as their female counterparts escorted them to the waiting taxi at Fornebu. Instructed to bring warm, water proof clothing, torches, large backpacks, but also tight jeans, casual shirts, and blazers in true 1980s’ style, it is safe to say that the confusion was total. The day of our lives could begin!
Continue reading The day of your life No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Malaysia – Truly Asia!
By Eivind Norendal Skibenes on 6 February, 2008
After a staggering week with the other trainees in Kuala Lumpur, I sit here at Fornebu as a gently tanned and a slightly more reflected man. What a feeling
Continue reading Malaysia – Truly Asia! No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, The Nordic-region
Improbability reached maximum level…
By István Virág on 6 February, 2008
Okay! You are totally crazy, but at least funny! That would be my answer, if somebody from my university had prophesied to me the following scene one year ago.
Continue reading Improbability reached maximum level… No comments yet
A Strange Game of Croquet
By Ole Johan Furset on 6 February, 2008
It was the strangest game of croquet I had ever played. Not that I often play croquet, but I still find playing croquet with the queen a little strange, especially as she constantly orders the solitaire soldiers or just anyone to be beheaded, not to mention the flamingo mallets and the hedgehog balls. In the middle of this chaos, the telephone suddenly rang. It might be the White Rabbit, the Hatter or even the Cheshire Cat I thought, before I picked up the speaker.
Continue reading A Strange Game of Croquet 3 comments so far
A Journey
By Yogamala Nagalingam on 1 February, 2008
Hi, in this blog, I will deviate from the usual job related issues which tend to become boring after some time not only for you as a reader but also for me as a writer. However I’m in luck as January had been a pretty happening month for the trainees. Wondering what could have taken place?
Beginning to find my feet
By Anna Nygren on 29 January, 2008
I’ve now spent four months working in Global Coordination, which is a corporate function that utilises group capabilities to contribute to local competitive advantage for Telenor’s OpCos.
Continue reading Beginning to find my feet 1 comment
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
An exciting start of the trainee period
By István Virág on 14 January, 2008
After packing and opening loads of presents, taking part in calm and relaxing Christmas dinners, and surviving some pretty loud new years eve parties I had enough time to go over a little bit on my experiences regarding the past year. Fortunately the results were quite inspiring…
Continue reading An exciting start of the trainee period No comments yet
Lots of new challenges, experiences and frustrations
By Eivind Norendal Skibenes on 14 January, 2008
Happy New Year, and the best of wishes for the coming year. For me, one thing seems certain; that 2008 is going to bring a lot of new challenges, experiences and probably some frustration. But after 3 months as a trainee in Telenor, that seems like business as usual
Continue reading Lots of new challenges, experiences and frustrations 1 comment
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Being an Intergalactic Trainee
By Ole Johan Furset on 11 January, 2008
Going intergalactic is of course the reason why the Telenor headquarter has its own convenience store, electronics store, gift shop, hairdresser, you name it. In several ways the complex reminds me of the Biosphere project. Moving between galaxies, it’s just a question of time before Telenor launches its first teleporting service. -Literally.
Continue reading Being an Intergalactic Trainee No comments yet
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
2008 - An exciting new year
By Marius Johansen on 11 January, 2008
Having had a relaxing and fun Christmas Holiday, I am now really looking forward to a new year! There are so many exciting things that will happen, and I can not wait to get started.
Continue reading 2008 - An exciting new year No comments yet
Categories: Asia, Malaysia, Norway, The Nordic-region
Managing Chaos and Christmas Holidays
By Niklas Lind on 11 January, 2008
I have just had my first paid holiday days in my life! Was a little bit worried that I would have a hard time relaxing and dropping work completely, but in the end, a piece of cake =)
Continue reading Managing Chaos and Christmas Holidays No comments yet
Categories: Sweden, The Nordic-region
Re-loaded with energy for new challenges and tasks
By Anna Dræge Hognestad on 11 January, 2008
2008 has started off at Fornebu and it feels good to start working after a 10-days long holiday. However, it was great relaxing and celebrating Christmas with friends and family home in Oslo!
Continue reading Re-loaded with energy for new challenges and tasks 1 comment
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Welcome 2008
By Yogamala Nagalingam on 11 January, 2008
At the moment I am working on a project to further improve customer experience at dealer outlet. In the coming weeks, I will be moving around the various divisions of sales to get an all rounded view of what constitutes as sales since my task related to platinum dealers are almost complete.
Week Before Christmas
By Yogamala Nagalingam on 21 December, 2007
This week has been fairly busy for Dealer Sales. We are in the midst of finalising sales activities to be undertaken for the year 2008 and I am also in the midst of finalising and waiting for reply on whether the recommendation that I put forward to my superiors are viable.
Reorganization, Christmas and Project closing
By Anna Dræge Hognestad on 20 December, 2007
December is definitively a busy month in Telenor. The last couple of weeks we completed tasks and closed projects before Christmas holiday. In addition, due to reorganization in Nordic there has been an intense period for many people in Telenor.
Continue reading Reorganization, Christmas and Project closing 2 comments so far
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
“24 hour service”
By Marius Johansen on 19 December, 2007
- Project-closing, Problem solving & Christmas Holliday:
As it is rushing towards Christmas the days just don’t have enough hours. The last few weeks have been quite intense as we have headed towards end of piloting and project-closing. With all kinds of pre-Christmas arrangements to be made alongside, the TV has not actually been used extensively.
Continue reading “24 hour service” 3 comments so far
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Each day tend to be quite different
By Anna Dræge Hognestad on 13 December, 2007
Before I started working, I was very curious about what a typical day at work would be like. Working in Telenor for two months, I have experienced that each day tend to be quite different from each other.
Continue reading Each day tend to be quite different 16 comments so far
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Crash introduction and lesson learned
By Marius Johansen on 13 December, 2007
Looking back at the first two months of the trainee-program, the kick-off October 1, seems like ages ago.
Continue reading Crash introduction and lesson learned 5 comments so far
Categories: Norway, The Nordic-region
Exciting two months in DiGi
By Yogamala Nagalingam on 13 December, 2007
I have been working in DiGi for more than 2 months now and I can tell you that it has been a very exciting and challenging time for me working with some of the best people in the industry!
Continue reading Exciting two months in DiGi 12 comments so far
Being a Telenor trainee
By Niklas Lind on 13 December, 2007
Having now been a trainee at Telenor Sweden for two months it is really interesting to be encouraged to blog about your experiences so far. In many ways the blogging sums up what being a trainee at Telenor is all about. Performance followed by reflection.
Continue reading Being a Telenor trainee 8 comments so far
Categories: Sweden, The Nordic-region
The Global Trainee Programme
The application deadline for the 2009-2011 programme has now expired. Are you among our next trainees? Find out what it takes and plan for your future!
Search blog
Categories
Date
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
Author
- Anna Dræge Hognestad
- Anna Nygren
- Einar Gjelsvik
- Eivind Norendal Skibenes
- István Virág
- Mariann Ertresvåg
- Marius Johansen
- Mats Skogholt Hansen
- Nicole Ch'ng
- Niklas Lind
- Ole Johan Furset
- Yogamala Nagalingam