Adviser
The language skills and region-specific knowledge that he obtained through his East Asian Studies are essential for Pål Johansen, who is an Adviser at the Directorate of Immigration.

Pål Johansen
- Describe the most important tasks you have in your job today
- Casework related to applications, participation in various projects and cooperation with the EU.
- What do you like most about your job?
- That it’s very varied and constantly provides me with fresh challenges. There’s never a dull moment. I also enjoy the opportunity to practise several languages and travel abroad on business.
- How is the education from The Faculty of Humanities relevant in this job?
- In this job, language skills and region-specific knowledge are essential. We process applications from all over the world, and language skills are especially crucial in the Schengen collaboration.
- Your best tip for new students who are thinking about job opportunities after graduation?
- Study whatever you think is fun. If you have fun studying, you will also take pleasure in it and do well.