Inspiration for your future c areer
CAREER FAIR ESBJERG
Thursday, September 26th 1 pm - 5 pm Blue Water Dokken, Gl. Vardevej 82, 6700 Esbjerg
CAREER FAIR IN ESBJERG
– get inspiration for your next job
BLUE WATER DOKKEN Gl. Vardevej 82 6700 Esbjerg
PARKING
Please park at the lots marked with
It is FREE OF CHARGE to participate at the carrier fair, but please register and print your ticket and nametag at karrieremesseesbjerg.dk in advance.
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on the map.
BUSSES FOR FREE Sign up for a free bus ride to E sbjerg – see more at the Danish pages 7.
Content Are You Ready to Meet Your One and Only? ........................................................
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Good Advice Before the Fair ........................................................................................
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Program ...................................................................................................................................
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Good Advice At and After the Career Fair ............................................................
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Job Support for Partners ................................................................................................
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Tips to Your Application? ...............................................................................................
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Teamwork, Involvement, and Responsibility ........................................................
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The Danish Leadership Style .......................................................................................
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MAP OF THE FAIR
COMPANIES PROFILE
See Danish section at pages 22-23.
At the Danish pages 26-121 you find the companies profile.
Most of the companies has a description or resume in English, if not, they are only hiring Danish speaking appliers.
PUBLISHER Business Esbjerg att.: Randi Høxbro Niels Bohrs Vej 6 6700 Esbjerg +45 75 12 37 44
DESIGN AD Libitum - grafisk bureau www.grafiskadlibitum.dk EDITION of 3,500
DISTRIBUTION The career fair is organized by Business Esbjerg. The catalogue is also avaliable electronic on på www.karrieremesseesbjerg.dk Not responsible for any printing errors.
The fair will be held in collaboration with Aalborg University, EASV, SDU, Fredericia Maskinmesterskole Esbjerg, Rybners, UCSYD and The Danish Society of Engineers, IDA
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ARE YOU READY TO MEET YOUR ONE AND ONLY? Welcome to South Jutland’s biggest event for career-speeddating: Career Fair Esbjerg!
At the fair you can meet more than 48 different companies, all looking forward to meeting you and telling you more about the many c areer opportunities in Denmark’s Energy Metropolis.
A METROPOL IN THE WOODS In recent years Denmark’s fifth largest city has undergone rapid development, and the traditional industrial and port city is today also
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a modern small city with venues, museums, cafes, restaurants and coffee shops markets – surrounded by forests, beaches and sea.
NEW EUROPEAN INTERNET HUB From 2019, Esbjerg can also add ‘European internet hub’ to its resume when the new 7,000 km underwater fiber cable Mermaid will come into operation between Esbjerg and
New ÂJersey. Behind the cable are IT giants like Google and Facebook, which connects the data capacity between Denmark and the United States. The project is expected to create an additional 1,000 new jobs in the Esbjerg area.
Whether you are dreaming of working with offshore, IT, communication or entrepreneurship, we hope the career fair can inspire you to pursue your career dream here in Esbjerg.
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GOOD ADVICE BEFORE THE FAIR Career Fair Esbjerg is a good opportunity for networking with companies, and maybe you get a little practice before a real job interview. Just as you would prepare yourself for a job interview, you should also prepare for the fair.
IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS Make sure to map your skills. The company might not know your education, so it’s important, that you, in an easy understandable way, can tell about your skills.
PREPARE QUESTIONS Companies prefer to speak with candidates who are prepared and curious. Read about the companies here in the career fair and also use the company’s website for more information.
ELEVATOR SPEECH • 2 minute sales talk about yourself
BE OPENMINDED
• Who are you?
Keep in mind that even though a company may work in energy, they also have support functions that work with HR, marketing, economics, etc.
• Use 3-4 keywords that the recipient can remember
But remember – the world is not black and white. Sell y ourself, maybe the company just don’t know your education or your profile.
• Where can you see your career go?
• Which values can you add to the company? What are you good at? What are your skills? • Tell about your education Practice the speech, so that it works naturally, and you are comfortable with having eye contact and to be more present.
TIPS BEFORE THE FAIR • Registrer for the fair • Prepare questions • Search information • Practice your elevator speech
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PROGRAM September 26th 2019 · 1 pm - 5 pm
MEET THE COMPANIES Come meet companies at their stands. Read more about each of the companies represented in the career fair booklet.
PHOTOGRAPHY
CAREER CAFÉ
A great CV requires a professional photo.
At the café you will find job advertisements, also from companies not represented at the fair. Or you can relax with a coffee or a tea, whilst planning your agenda for companies to visit at the fair.
Come have your photo taken for free – you'll recieve it by email in the weeks after the fair.
BUSSES TO ESBJERG You can sign up for transportation when you register for the fair o nline at www.karrieremesseesbjerg.dk
KEYNOTES CV-CHECKUP At the café you can also get sparring on the setup of your CV by Akademikernes A-kasse, please bring your CV in hard copy.
The fair has talks with different speakers, all in Danish. If you understand Danish, you’re welcome to participate – more information at the Danish pages 10-11.
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GOOD ADVICE AT AND AFTER THE CAREER FAIR See the career fair as an inspiration for your upcoming career, and take the opportunity to ask questions to the companies and maybe have a chat with a future colleague.
ASK QUESTIONS Show companies that you are well prepared by questions about the company. Remember, it may not be the o bvious companies that are i nteresting for you. Challenge yourself and visit some companies that you do not know – maybe they have the dream job for you!
At many of the companies fair stand, you will meet some of the company’s employees who are familiar with the company, maybe also as a new graduate. They will be able to tell you a little about the everyday life of the company. At some companies fair stand, there may be only representatives from the company’s HR departments. They can tell you about the recruitment process, what vacancies they have and may have in the future, and give you good advice about, what they are looking for in the candidates who applies for openings at them. And at others stand, you will meet both.
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MAKE NOTES
VISIT THE CAREER CAFÉ
Makes notes so, you remember what you have been talking with the companies about. It shows a seriousness and helps you later. Use the career fair booklet and your notes, when you search for jobs later, or maybe send unsolicited job application.
Visit the career café and see the open positions from the Esbjerg-area. Here you also have the opportunity to review your CV and get your photo taken for free.
FOLLOW UP AND STAY ACTIVE Have you made any appointments at the fair? Don’t forget to follow up as long as you’re still in memory.
TIPS ON THE CAREER FAIR • See the fair as an unofficial job interview – first hand impressions also apply here, so dress up and smile. • Get a picture for your CV • Ask questions • Visit the career café
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Job Support Every year, many highly educated professionals move to Esbjerg Municipality to pursue new and exciting job opportunities in the energy industry. The municipality’s newcomer service coordinator helps their partners find their dream job or set up a new network. Every year 4000 newcomers move to Esbjerg Municipality – and the majority move because of a new job. For many people, a move requires some consideration, and all too often their other halves have to give up their job to do it. – We know that having a network and job is essential to a newcomer wanting to feel at home in a new city. The network comes with time, but it can be hard for the partner to find a new job without a network. That’s why Esbjerg Municipality has chosen to actively help with this phase, says Pia Enemark, coordinator for Esbjerg Municipality’s Newcomer service.
HELP WITH DREAM JOB Because one party usually already has a job, the municipality calls this service “job support for partners”. – We provide individual advice and sparring during the job search process, such as helping
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with job applications and CVs. We also use our own Business Development and Job Centre network to forward the partner’s CV and create new opportunities for him or her. And we also hold different trade and social events, where newcomers can talk to one another and forge new relationships, explains Pia.
PROPERTY SEARCH, NETWORK AND CHOICE OF LEISURE CLUBS As well as the partner job scheme, the Newcomer service also helps with finding a place to live and provides individual advice on which sports clubs and leisure activities might be of interest. There are several networking activities and events, all with the aim of building bridges between newcomers and the local community.
HIGH SUCCESS RATE Last year, around 100 partners made use of the partner job scheme – most of whom were jobseekers, while others searched for volunteer work or networks. And with great success. “There’s a big difference between how much a newcomer uses us, but most are surprised about how much help they can get. Many of the partners get a job off their own back – but for around 40 %, the partner job scheme makes a major difference when it comes to finding jobs, study, internships or voluntary work,” concludes Pia.
for Partners
Contact Info newcomer@esbjergkommune.dk +45 2047 3206 http://newinesbjerg.dk/en-gb/ about-newcomer-service
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TIPS TO YOUR APPLICATION?* As an applicant, it can be nice to know what matters to the companies when they receive your application. In this article you can find fun facts and tips that you might use to your advantage in your hunt for a job.
7 out of 10
1 MINUTE
prefer an application of maximum one page
is what the employer uses on your application in the first sorting round
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applications
1 out of 6
hires a candidate with a different profile than they applied for
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Check your e-mail address – is it a professional or do you still have sweetiepie99@gmail.com
* source: Rekrutteringsanalysen 2017, Ballisager and IDA
95% check references
The companies prefer a CV to a maximum of one page
41% never see an attached video
Use a font, that is easy to read and show seriousness
43% check out the candidate on Facebook
is what the companies receive in average for an open position
60% look at
36% never notice the
xamples of e previous work
a pplicant's diploma or grades before the first interview
27% of companies believe that a short video can replace a traditional application
TYPICAL ERRORS IN APPLICATIONS SPELLING MISTAKES
ATTACHMENTS
Many applications and CV contain spelling errors. Read your application well – and proofread.
If you write that you have enclosed your CV etc., be sure to enclose it. Many forget about and it does not give the best impression.
LINK BETWEEN JOB POSTING AND YOUR APPLICATION Customize your application for the job posting, as well as your CV. Depending on the position you are applying for, it may be different competences you need to highlight. Standard applications gives a bad impression and can easily become very shallow and may not show who you are as a person and why you are passionate about this particular job.
PHONE NUMBER It sounds simple, but many people forget to write it in their application. Write your contact information in the footer of the document, and it will be on all pages and easy to find for the recipient.
SEARCH THROUGH THE RIGHT CHANNELS If there is a link, which you can apply for the job opening, be sure to do so. Don’t send the application directly to the manager, HR department, CEO, a friend in the company or others, unless agreed in advance.
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TEAMWORK, INVOLVEMENT, AND RESPONSIBILITY
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The Danish work culture is u sually ranked among expats as one of the most positive aspects of living in Denmark. But what is it that makes it so attractive? Working conditions in Denmark are generally good, the atmosphere is casual and relaxed, and foreigners often enjoy more flexibility and independence at work than they would in their home countries. Add to that state-of-the-art equipment and modern workplaces and the Danish workplace couldn’t be more appealing.
TEAMWORK The Danish working culture is cooperative and goal-oriented; many workplaces value employees who are good at working in teams. This collective effort entails openness, a willingness to exchange knowledge with the other members of the team, and the ability to help one another. Therefore, the Danish work mentality tends to focus more on achieving common goals and results as a team, which at times can undermine employees’ individual achievements. Despite this, emphasis on teamwork generally makes
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employees more motivated and committed to their jobs.
COLLECTIVE DECISION-MAKING Most employees in Denmark become involved in decision-making processes at their companies at a very early stage. They take part in the discussions and are asked to express their points of view and suggestions, even if they differ from those of their managers. Employees attend in individual appraisal interviews with their managers so that they can evaluate their personal and professional development within the company, set goals, and do a follow-up on whether the objectives have been achieved. In Denmark it is not considered disrespectful to argue against a manager’s decision. On the contrary, employees are actually expected to be frank and discuss their opinions.
INDEPENDENT THINKING Denmark has one of the highest rankings amongst EU countries in terms of employee autonomy. Danes generally work independently and efficiently. Employees have the freedom to exercise control over their work and plan their own time. This empowers them to think outside the box and thus become more creative. On top of this, great emphasis is placed on employees being capable of adapting to unpredictable circumstances. At the same time, it is always desirable that employees are good problem-solvers who can figure out a way to work things out alone or together with their fellow colleagues without consulting their managers unless an internal conflict emerges.
TRUST IN EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE Because of the low hierarchy in Danish workplaces, managers trust their employees’ professionalism, so micromanagement is rare. Managers most likely do not check whether their employees perform the agreed tasks, how long their breaks are or what time they leave
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the office. Punctuality is strongly enforced though, and employees are expected to attend meetings and arrive at work on time.
DO’S AND DON’TS AT THE DANISH WORKPLACE ▪
READING BETWEEN THE LINES Danish employers are not authoritarian, so they tend to give their employees projects, not assignments. This means that employees are merely given suggestions on how to do things instead of direct orders. This informal approach can occasionally create misunderstandings, especially for foreigners. In addition, when managers give employees commands or instructions, these might sound more like recommendations than traditional commands, so foreigners need to learn to decode what their managers actually mean. For this reason, foreigners are expected to ask their managers in case they are unsure about what their specific duties are.
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Be on time, never late and not too early
Always say “have a nice weekend” (“God weekend“ in Danish) on Friday afternoons
Join your colleagues for lunch. That’s where most of the socialising and networking takes place ▪ Don’t be afraid to engage in an argument in the workplace – but don’t be too aggressive
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Don’t be submissive to your superiors. No one expects you to! Don’t brag about yourself; Danes won’t appreciate it!
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THE DANISH LEADERSHIP STYLE
When foreigners start working in Denmark they immediately notice the casual atmosphere at the workplace and the informal tone their colleagues and managers use with one another. Everyone is addressed by their first name, titles are rarely used and the flat hierarchy favours the participation and involvement of all employees, regardless of their position or seniority.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Social justice and economic equality in Denmark are among the highest in the world, and Danes take pride in pointing out that everyone has access to equal opportunities. This also applies to the Danish workplace, where the hierarchical structure is flat and everyone is regarded as equal. Such equality is interpreted as a sign that all employees are treated the same and with respect.
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LACK OF HIERARCHY The Danish workplace is less hierarchically structured than most other countries. Having a flat organisational structure gives employees the chance to articulate and present their ideas to their managers. In fact, Danish managers are not afraid of delegating work to their competent colleagues and they expect their employees to contribute, show initiative, and challenge existing norms. Furthermore, the lack of hierarchy brings more transparency to the office, which is often reflected in its architectural design plan. Many Danish office spaces have glass doors and no walls, making the work space more social and interactive for both managers and employees.
CLEAR COMMUNICATION Leadership in Denmark is a dynamic and inter active process that seeks to involve all employees. There is open dialogue between employees and managers, and the exchange of opinions is highly valued. The manner of communication is usually verbal and direct. In general, Danes are honest and like getting straight to the point,
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DID YOU KNOW? In Denmark everyone, even managers, is addressed by their first name.
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leaving little room for unclear or vague messages.
FOCUS ON ASSESSMENT INTERVIEWS Managers in Denmark like to maintain a constant, open dialogue with their employees. By having frequent assessment interviews (at least once a year), managers have a dialogue with their employees about their professional development and career aspirations. This enables both parties to evaluate collaboration, performance and set the schedule for future targets and tasks. This continuous exchange of communication between employees and
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managers promotes cooperation within the company and makes employees feel valued and become more involved in the workplace. It also allows both parties to identify potential areas for development and assess when and what training measures should be adopted.
A FIRST-NAME APPROACH Danes address each other by their first names, also in the case when they speak to their managers. Titles such as ‘sir’ are rarely used, since status in Denmark is not necessarily connected to authority. This informal environment also applies to the office dress code. For example, wearing a suit to the office is hardly required
in the Danish workplace, with the exception of some financial institutions that still require a more formal dress code.
HEALTHY WORK-LIFE BALANCE The official working week in Denmark is 37 hours, making it one of the shortest in the world. There is a high degree of flexibility in Danish companies, meaning that you can usually manage your work-life balance in a way that suits your life or leisure activities – as long as your deadlines are met in your professional responsibilities.
A LOOK INTO THE DANISH LEADERSHIP STYLE The Danish workplace is less hierarchically structured than most other countries ▪
There is open dialogue between employees and managers, and the exchange of opinions is highly valued ▪
Frequent assessment interviews enables managers and employees to evaluate collaboration and performance ▪
Danes address each other by their first names, also in the case when they speak to their managers
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