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Managing your interview nerves

5 common mistakes in job searching in Denmark

The Job Interview Question Guide

What could you get asked at a job interview? We've asked interviewers in large and small companies, the private and public sector to tell us.

01.09.2026
By: Daniel Bird

How to write a CV

Your CV will likely be the employer’s first impression of you. Here is our guide to help you look your best.

01.09.2026
By: Daniel Bird (edited 2026)

Mastering the CV: an example

Crafting a standout CV can be the key to unlocking career opportunities. In a competitive job market, your resume needs to effectively showcase your skills, experience, and personality.

01.09.2026
By: Daniel Bird (edited 2026)

From student to graduate employee

Chiara Surico, Capability Building Manager for A.P. Moller Maersk, talks to us about how to make the transition from international student in Denmark to graduate employee.

31.08.2026
By: Daniel Bird

Trade brain power for DKK

This is a quick but comprehensive information source and guide to student finances to set you on the path that leads away from student poverty in Denmark or abroad.

31.08.2026
By: Daniel Bird (updated by editorial team)

Managing your interview nerves

For some, being nervousness can be so strong at interview that it can seriously impair their performance. This need not be the case. Lykke Pedersen, MSc., gives advice on how to get your nervousness to work for you.

31.08.2026
By: Lykke Pedersen, MSc (interview)

The Law of Jante

Getting a good job in your field of expertise can be quite challenging for internationals in Denmark. Luckily, there is knowledge, which can help you to better navigate the landscape of Danish jobs. One of the biggest factors is the so-called Law of Jante, which you can get a quite thorough intro to here.

31.08.2026
By: Alexander Trøstrup Steuernagel, Move On Career

When is the right time to study an MBA?

Deciding to pursue an MBA is a big step—and right now, it can feel even more significant. While there’s no single “perfect” moment, there are some clear signs that the timing might be right for you.

15.10.2025
By: QS Connect

10 soft skills to strengthen your CV

Discover the 10 highly sought-after soft skills that can elevate your CV and make a decisive difference in your job search

20.08.2025
By: Move On Career

5 common mistakes in job searching in Denmark

Being an international is tough, especially in Denmark. We have to learn not only the culture and language but how to go about job searching in Denmark. I understand this feeling being an American and living in Denmark. It has had its challenges, especially in finding your dream job while living in a foreign country.

07.03.2025
By: Kate Dahl - Job Consultant for Internationals in Denmark, CareerDenmark.dk

Becoming an entrepreneur

Don't over plan - start now and drive a taxi. And don't think you have invented the new Facebook.

27.08.2024
By: Daniel Bird

Get a good work-life balance

Having enough time for both your career and your family can be difficult. More and more people manage to make it come together, however.

27.08.2024
By: Move On Career, translated by Simone Miller (Move On Career)

Tips for your online job interview

A traditional face-to-face meeting is still the most common method of conducting job interviews – but that is not always viable. That’s been especially relevant with the corona virus, which forced many people to switch to digital interviews. Read on to know what to expect and what you should be aware of.

22.08.2024
By: Tomasz Otap (Move On Career), translated by Simone Miller (Move On Career)

Graduate success

How do you make your work interesting and speed up your progression towards the bigger projects and the freedom to pursue your own business ideas?

07.05.2024
By: Daniel Bird (edited 2024)

12 negotiation tips

Be sure to start off on the right foot, when you and a prospective employer are sitting at the negotiating table. Here is our guide on how to do it.

07.05.2024
By: Daniel Bird (edited 2024)

Writing applications

Here are some quick tips to try and ensure your application is at the top of the pile. The advice here will very likely apply to all applications for a job you’ll ever make whether it is a solicited or invited application, for a student or graduate position and in Denmark or elsewhere.

07.05.2024
By: Daniel Bird (edited 2024)

Salary negotiations and more

When you and a prospective employer engage in contract negotiations, it is not only your salary that's on the line. Pension, working hours and more can also be brought to the bargaining table. Here is our guide on what to negotiate with your workplace.

07.05.2024
By: Daniel Bird, edited 2024

Unsolicited job application - a guide

Sending an unsolicited application can be a great idea. But make sure you explain clearly what you bring to the table and why you're interested!

07.05.2024
By: Move On Career

Craft a credible application

The job application is a prospective employer's first impression of you. Therefore, take all possible steps to ensure that the impression is credible.

07.05.2024
By: Move On Career

Secure the best contract

Achieve the employment terms you dream of - with a little homework before negotiations.

07.05.2024
By: Move On Career