Workshop in English for foreign job seekers about Danish working culture and procedures to search for job in Denmark, 16 January 2012.
12. december 2011
We are happy to invite foreign job seekers for a workshop about Danish working culture and procedures to search for job in Denmark.
The course will be taught in English and will be held at:
Rudersdal Kommune, Stationsvej 36, 3460 Birkerød, 'Lille Sal'
Monday, 16 January 2012, 10 am until 1 pm
» Invitation to Job Search Course - January 16, 2012
The workshop includes:
Introduction to Danish working culture. In Denmark we have a so-called flat organisation structure. At the course we will talk about:
- The typical Danish organisation structure
- The written and unwritten rules, the DOs and DONTs
- The most significant characteristics for the Danish working culture.
In Denmark many jobs in the private sector is possessed through network. At the course we will talk about three different methods to apply for work:
- Reply to a job advert
- Unsolicited applications and use of job databases
- Looking for work through your network and how to establish a professional network in Denmark.
Examples of typical CVs (resumes) and application letters will be handed out
- What does a typical Danish CV look like, what information needs to be in your CV
- How to write a good applicationThe job interview - questions to help you prepare for a future job interview
There is no exact recipe to make the perfect job CV or application letter, but we will talk about the most common mistakes and what you can do to enhance your chances and especially the importance of networking.
Teachers
The course will be taught by Anette Pilmark from Spousecare. Annette Wilhjelm from Rudersdal Jobcentre will be present and ready to answer your questions.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Registration
Please sign-up by e-mail no later than 9 January 2012 to