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Living and working in Denmark
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Billede fra stof bagbeklædning til jobmesser
Billede fra stof bagbeklædning til jobmesser
Billede fra stof bagbeklædning til jobmesser
Billede fra stof bagbeklædning til jobmesser
Billede fra stof bagbeklædning til jobmesser
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Population: ca. 5.6 million
Area: 43.094 km² (7.400 km coastline)
Currency: Danish Krone (1 € = ca. 7,45 DKK)
Administration level: 5 regions, 98 municipalities
88% have access to Internet at home
Denmark in brief
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Billede af en offentlig arbejdsplads
Billede af en offentlig arbejdsplads
Do you know any Danish companies?
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The Danish Labour Market
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The Danish Labour Market
Shortages
EngineersIT-specialistsBiotechnology and Pharmaceutical specialistsMedical SpecialistBusiness and financeResearchers
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The Danish Labour Market
Trade unions
• Employer's organisations and trade unions negotiate salaries and employment terms
• Minimum wages not regulated by law
• Trade union representatives on most work places (da. tillidsrepræsentant)
• Consider a membership
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•You are not automatically insured against unemployment (voluntary)
• Unemployment insurance fund = "A-kasse“
• Most unemployment insurance funds are affiliated with specific trade unions
•Consider if you want to insure yourself against unemployment
Unemployment Insurance
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Work Contract
Employment agreement with informations about:• Your employer• Weekly working hours• Salary• Starting date• Job description/job title• Rights concerning holidays and days off• Pension contributions• Lodging, meals and sick pay
Remember to save a copy of your contract!
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The Danish Labour Market
Facts
• High employment rate – approx. 82%
• High employment rate among Danish women – approx. 73%
• Unemployment rate 6,4% (January 2013)
• Labour demand within certain sectors
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The Danish Labour Market
Working Conditions
• Work-life-balance (37 hours working week)
• 5 (+ 1) weeks paid holiday
• Professional development
• Influence on decision making processes
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Job satisfaction
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High prices, free welfare……..and high salaries.
Consumer prices in Denmark are relatively high, but consumer prices must be compared with free welfare services and the salary level.
Did you know that………………..
In Denmark the average person need to work for 17 minutes to buy a Big Mac.
Living Expenses and Purchasing Power
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Workindenmark
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Workindenmark
• Assists you in your job search
• Helps you contact authorities
• Informs on living and working in Denmark
• Is your contact all the way
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www.workindenmark.dk
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www.workindenmark.dk
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www.workindenmark.dk
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www.workindenmark.dk
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Tips for your Application
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Application
• CV • Cover letter• Only attach other documents if specifically requested in
the job ad
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CV
• Targeted and easy to read and understand• 2 A4 pages • Focus on company needs• Select information carefully to target your CV• Consider format
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CV
• Personal Details• Personal profile• Work Experience• Education• Skills• Interests• References
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Cover letter
• Max 1 A4 page• Future oriented• Focus on what the company will gain form hiring you –
not what you will gain or expect to learn• Pick 3-5 essential requirements and answer them
carefully• Include why you wish to work for this particular company
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Registration Workindenmark
• Treat your Workindenmark CV as you would your own CV
• Help us find you in a search• Use free text• Mention tools / IT systems• Indicate which job(s) you are looking for - target• Keep you CV active• Answer quickly when approached by Workindenmark
staff
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International Citizen Service
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International Citizen Service
International Citizen Service offers
• Help with the paperwork:
• residence permit for non EU citizens
• registration certificate for EU citizens
• tax card
• social security number (CPR)
• medical card
• Personal guidance on:
• job seeking in Denmark
• finding job for your partner
• student jobs for int. students
• the Danish tax system
More information and locations:
www.icitizen.dk
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International Citizen Service
www.icitizen.dk
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Useful sites on the internet
www.workindenmark.dk All English texted jobs in DK
www.top1000.dk/en 1000 biggest companies in DK
www.jobindex.dk All professions – in Danish
www.jobbank.dk Academic positions
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