https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Stuart Eve moved to Denmark with his family after his wife, an archaeologist, was offered a job at Aarhus University. Nearly four years later, he is the co-founder of a fair trade chocolate business in the Scandinavian city. https://www.thelocal.dk/20171124/we-wanted-to-make-chocolate-to-reflect-denmarks-seasons Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:08:40 +0100 we-wanted-to-make-chocolate-to-reflect-denmarks-seasons UX designer Daniella Mancini traded out the London rat race for the more relaxed Danish capital and found both personal and professional success. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160617/copenhagen-has-given-me-a-more-healthy-and-happy-balance Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:05:44 +0200 copenhagen-has-given-me-a-more-healthy-and-happy-balance Agata Plechan came to play floorball but became so taken with the country that she decided to stay in Denmark to get and education and pursue her professional development alongside her sport career. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150929/my-danish-career-dont-be-afraid-to-speak-danish Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:11:59 +0200 my-danish-career-dont-be-afraid-to-speak-danish For many of us, it can be important to have a successful career and not just a job. Human resources expert Nancy Rasmussen gives some advice for moving up the company ladder. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150602/how-to-advance-your-career-in-denmark Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:39:49 +0200 how-to-advance-your-career-in-denmark Job search expert Franco Soldera from NemCV continues to walk you through the job search process, focusing this time on the importance of a well-structured CV. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150331/working-in-denmark-the-cv-structure Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:20:25 +0200 working-in-denmark-the-cv-structure Even in Denmark, where health insurance and pension are provided by the state, many companies offer private plans. Human resources expert Nancy Rasmussen tells you what you need to know about private pension and insurance options. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150324/working-in-denmark-pension-and-private-insurance Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:25:03 +0100 working-in-denmark-pension-and-private-insurance Human resources expert Nancy Rasmussen gives an introduction to picking the union that is right for you and how to protect your finances through private unemployment insurance. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150310/working-in-denmark-unions-and-a-kasse Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:57:54 +0100 working-in-denmark-unions-and-a-kasse Job search expert Franco Soldera from NemCV continues to walk you through the job search process, focusing this time on the importance of ranking and prioritizing your options. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150303/job-denmark-choose-your-partner-carefully Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:59:06 +0100 job-denmark-choose-your-partner-carefully Our job search expert Franco Soldera is back to focus on why you need to clearly define yourself if you want to get employers to notice you. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150218/i-am-the-plumber-why-your-title-needs-to-fit-the-job Wed, 18 Feb 2015 16:58:00 +0100 i-am-the-plumber-why-your-title-needs-to-fit-the-job As a companion to our ongoing series on how to find a job in Denmark, we are happy to welcome Nancy Rasmussen on board to answer the questions that arise after you've landed the gig - from taxes, holiday time and career advancement. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150211/introducing-the-locals-employee-advice-column Wed, 11 Feb 2015 09:42:00 +0100 introducing-the-locals-employee-advice-column This week, our job search expert Franco Soldera answers an inquiry from a reader who is frustrated after applying for numerous jobs only to get nothing but rejections. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150203/finding-the-right-job-is-about-quality-not-quantity Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:59:00 +0100 finding-the-right-job-is-about-quality-not-quantity In many countries, you would never dream of sending a CV that includes your photo and other personal information but in Denmark it is the norm. NemCV's Franco Soldera explains why and gives advice for how to include the appropriate CV photo. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150120/job-denmark-cv-photo Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:51:00 +0100 job-denmark-cv-photo In our first job advice column, NemCV's Franco Soldera tackles one of the most common questions he receives: should jobseekers make their CVs in Danish or English? https://www.thelocal.dk/20150106/is-a-cv-in-danish-really-necessary Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:41:00 +0100 is-a-cv-in-danish-really-necessary We're teaming up with the co-founder of customized CV service NemCV to bring you tips and tricks for finding that perfect job in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20141216/introducing-the-locals-job-seeker-column Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:50:00 +0100 introducing-the-locals-job-seeker-column