A 2024 study highlighted a harsh reality for foreign job seekers in Norway: a non-Norwegian name can hurt your chances of landing an interview. For foreigners with limited networks, this is a significant hurdle," she pointed out, advising job seekers to prioritise networking, attending job fairs, and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn. For those still considering this option, Myrnes offered some words of wisdom as a former job seeker who actually resorted to changing her name.