English Job Denmark

The EJD Team are now on holiday until Monday 5 August. Check out our website for articles to read to guide you in your job search. 📞 Book in a free employment call for after the summer break (Danish numbers only): https://lnkd.in/dRDb-_eQ 🏢 Check out our events - we will be adding more after the summer (incl online). https://lnkd.in/emDVdF7M Thank you for all your support this year & looking forward to helping more of you in landing your dream job in Denmark.

The problem with moving to Denmark is, you don’t know what you don’t know! Join Leslea Petersen & Keri Bloomfield for the last workshop before the summer break at Zoku on Thursday 20 June. If you have just arrived in Denmark or been here a few years, you will benefit from their wisdom as they share their top insights into how to thrive in Denmark. Part 1 will cover: 🛫 Honest reality of becoming a foreigner in Denmark and what happens when you are nothing like a Dane. 🛫 Early challenges as a non-EU citizen including immigration obligations, learning Danish, creating a new career & accepting rugbrød as a way of daily life. 🛫Keri’s decision to ‘make it count’ which resulted in publishing her book ‘Nothing Like a Dane’ Part 2 will cover everything you need to know about the job search in Denmark, including: 🎯 Recruitment and how to find an English-speaking position. 🎯CV, cover letter & how to use LinkedIn to increase your visibility to recruiters. 🎯Danish work culture – what you need to know to fit in. Plenty of time to network after & ask the hosts questions. For more information & to book: https://lnkd.in/g-vrczsm

“Great CV but we need 2-5 years of experience” Nothing more frustrating then working hard to graduate, only to meet a brick wall when you start applying for jobs. You have the education required for the job but they are asking for the impossible - a few years experience - how can you have experience if no company will give you the chance? What’s the answer? Come and find out on Thursday at 17:30 on location in Copenhagen! Book here & for more details: https://lnkd.in/g-vrczsm

Writing your thesis but worrying about what's next? Let us guide you into your first job! Join our Graduate Workshop, specifically tailored to students about to graduate on 13 June Zoku. We will cover: 🎓 Creating a standout CV & Cover letter from a recruiter's perspective 🎓 Developing your LinkedIn to highlight all of your skills & what you can offer an organisation straight out of University 🎓 We will work on your elevator pitch & how to hone it so you can clearly communicate to recruiters & organisations Plus much more! Book here: https://lnkd.in/g-vrczsm Meet your Hosts! Munisha B. is originally from New Zealand & relocated to Denmark in 2021 to take up the role of International HR Business Partner at Danish Refugee Council. Munisha brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise as an experienced Senior People Business Partner. Leslea Petersen is a Brit married to a Viking who landed on Danish shores 16 years ago. Leslea is the CEO of English Job Denmark. With over 20 years’ communications experience in both the business & not-for-profit sectors, Leslea is passionate about coaching professionals with a clear career strategy to improve visibility to hiring managers & recruiters.

Calling all Graduates! How to Land Your Dream job as a Graduate Workshop (On location) 3 June from 17:30-20:00 Location: Zoku, Amagerfælledvej 108, 2300 Copenhagen S English Job Denmark has partnered with Zoku, a new kind of business hotel that hosts events that connect you with inspiring individuals and professionals to exchange concepts, products, and life lessons. Finding a job in Denmark is not always easy – especially if you don’t speak Danish. Join Leslea Petersen, CEO English Job Denmark and Munisha B., Global HR Partner, Danish Refugee Council, for this focused workshop for Graduates! They will share their top insights into helping you take that first step in your career after graduation. This workshop is aimed at International Graduates to help you to find English speaking jobs in Denmark. Part 1 will cover: 👩🎓 CV & Cover Letter – how to stand out to in the hiring process 👩🎓A 'recruiter’s perspective' for your CV Part 2 will cover: 👨🎓 How and where to look for entry-level, English-speaking positions in DK 👨🎓How to structure your LinkedIn and improve visibility to recruiters & hiring managers 👨🎓How to connect/ask for a coffee meeting via LinkedIn Part 3 will cover: 👨⚕️ Networking & perfecting your elevator pitch so you don’t miss an opportunity to get hired. 👩⚕️ Plenty of time to network afterwards and ask those job-searching questions! Sign up here to reserve your place: https://lnkd.in/eHYeva2F

How to Land Your Dream Job Webinar Thursday 23 May from 12:00-13:15 Finding a job in Denmark is not always easy – especially if you don’t speak Danish. Our host is Leslea Petersen, the director of English Job Denmark. Leslea will share her story about how she uncovered the ‘unwritten rules’ and built her network to work with some of the biggest brands in Denmark. The webinar will be interactive and give you the opportunity to ask questions throughout. The webinar will cover: 🎯Danish work culture – what you need to know to fit in 🎯How to communicate your understanding of the Danish workplace in your CV and cover letter 🎯EJD's Recruitment rules 🎯How to build your network from scratch 🎯How to use your LinkedIn to build authentic connections as a non-Dane 🎯How to stay motivated in the job search With plenty of time to network and ask those job-searching questions! Sign up here to receive the login details: https://lnkd.in/eHYeva2F

Thank you for your support 🎉 This month marks a special milestone for English Job Denmark – we're celebrating 5 incredible years of helping the international community in Denmark land their dream job 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 In the past 5 years, we've achieved remarkable milestones together: 🔹Hosting over 150 workshops 🔹Establishing 15 partnerships to support the expat community 🔹Assisting hundreds of professionals in securing employment in Denmark 🔹 48,000 in our network To celebrate 5 remarkable years we are offering a special deal to our loyal supporters. Sign up here for more details: https://lnkd.in/episzYdJ

Don't speak Danish? Your career has come to a standstill as the same opportunity isn't here? How can you use those transferable skills into a new role? Find out next week in our next workshop with Djøf on Thursday 16 May. The workshop is on location in CPH and will be will be interactive and give you the opportunity to ask questions throughout. The workshop will cover: -Identify your Core Values and discover your ‘Why’ and what values will help you distinguish what job and type of organisation will be a perfect fit. -How to identify your transferable skills into a new role. -How to rebrand & communicate the change to hiring managers. -How to recreate a standout profile that will aid employment & build visibility -CV/LinkedIn & social media – key areas. Highlight your expertise & knowledge • 15-minute Q&A Book here to reserve your place as spaces are limited: https://lnkd.in/g-vrczsm

EVENTS COMING UP - Don't miss out booking your place 🔜 7 May: How to Land Your Dream Job Workshop (On location in CPH with Zoku) - only a few seats remaining 🔜 16 May: Change Your Career Workshop (On location in CPH with Djøf) 20 June: What I Wish I Knew About Denmark (Before I moved here)(On location in CPH with Zoku) Watch this space for new venues & collaborations we are working on! ▶ Book here for Events: https://lnkd.in/eq3dfqNX ▶ Click on the bell 🛎 so you don't miss out on our news/posts ▶ Sign up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/epye62y5

Don't miss our next workshop `Land Your Dream Job in Denmark' next Tuesday 7 May at Zoku. What's in it for you job seeker? Check our AGENDA for the day: • Craft the perfect CV & Cover Letter: learn how to communicate your understanding of the Danish workplace and stand out to employers. • EJD's Recruitment Insights: unlock recruitment successful strategies straight from Leslea Petersen.  • Build your network: discover powerful techniques on how to build your professional network from scratch & build authentic connections, even as a non-Dane.  • LinkedIn Optimization: maximize the potential of your profile to attract opportunities and showcase your skills. • Stay motivated in the job search: valuable tips on staying motivated and resilient on your job search. And our special guest Anshu Agarwal Anshu is a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at 3Shape, with over 13 years in HR across various sectors. An expert in recruitment, talent management, employee relations and organizational development. Ask your job-related questions and let's get you hired! Book here to reserve your place: https://lnkd.in/g-vrczsm