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 Human resources expert Nancy Rasmussen gives an overview of the basics that need to be in order before starting your first job in Denmark, from your contract to your CPR number and telling the difference between NemID and e-Boks. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180614/you-got-your-first-job-in-denmark-now-what Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:08:55 +0200 you-got-your-first-job-in-denmark-now-what The days of earning up holiday hours over one period but using them over another may soon be over, the employment minister announced on Monday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150831/denmark-to-overhaul-its-paid-holiday-rules Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:24:02 +0200 denmark-to-overhaul-its-paid-holiday-rules 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 It's never fun to lose your job, but luckily the Danish Salaried Employees Act gives you plenty of rights. Human resources expert Nancy Rasmussen gives you a rundown. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150519/what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-job-in-denmark Tue, 19 May 2015 11:28:18 +0200 what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-job-in-denmark Denmark has a generous parental leave policy but it can be difficult to understand. Human resources expert Nancy Rasmussen walks you through it. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150506/working-in-denmark-maternity-and-parental-leave Wed, 06 May 2015 08:02:42 +0200 working-in-denmark-maternity-and-parental-leave Illnesses can happen to anyone at any time. Human resources expert Nancy Rasmussen walks you through your rights and obligations when you are too sick to work. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150421/working-in-denmark Tue, 21 Apr 2015 19:31:26 +0200 working-in-denmark Denmark has one of the highest numbers of paid vacation days worldwide, but there are some rules about these days you may not know. Human resources expert Nancy Rasmussen explains. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150407/working-in-denmark-vacation-and-holidays Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:45:49 +0200 working-in-denmark-vacation-and-holidays 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