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In this repository you can find all the info and material from your Career Sessions, what to prepare for each session and resources that can be used to support you and the community in finding a job in tech. The goal of this series of sessions is to optimally prepare you for the job hunt in Denmark's IT industry following your graduation from our program by helping you identify and communicate your specific competencies and skills.
| 1. |[Intro to The Danish Job Market](./week1/README.md). Initial session where we introduce general info about the job market, job search process, recruitment practices and the role of unions. |[Preparation](./week1/preparation.md)|[Session Plan](./week1/session-plan.md)| (There is no assignment) |
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| 2. |[The Jobseeker Toolkit](./week2/README.md). This session is used to show the importance of having a strong CV and LinkedIn profile. We will do break-out rooms with small exercises where they have to identify good and bad practices. |[Preparation](./week2/preparation.md)|[Session Plan](./week2/session-plan.md)|[Assignment](./week2/assignment.md)|
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| 3. |[Mock Screening Interview](./week3/README.md). This session is for practicing interviews and receiving feedback from peers and volunteers, performing your elevator pitch and getting CV/LinkedIn photos taken. |[Preparation](./week3/preparation.md)|[Session Plan](./week3/session-plan.md)| (There is no assignment) |
| 1. |[Jobhunting in Denmark](./week1/README.md). Introduction to the Danish job market, job search, and what a strong profile looks like, including your CV and LinkedIn. |[Preparation](./week1/preparation.md)|[Session Plan](./week1/session-plan.md) (for mentors) |[Assignment](./week1/assignment.md)|
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| 2. |[Mock Screening Interview](./week2/README.md). Practice the first part of the interview process and gain some feedback. |[Preparation](./week2/preparation.md)|[Session Plan](./week2/session-plan.md) (for mentors) | (No assignment) |
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By the end of the three Career Sessions, you should be able to:
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## Module Learning Goals
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-[ ] Understand where to look for suitable jobs and internships.
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-[ ] Understand what you should do in order to be an attractive candidate on the Danish - job market.
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-[ ] Understand what HYF can do to support you on your job hunt.
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-[ ]Know how to assemble an effective CV.
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-[ ]Learn how to perform well in a screening interview.
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-[ ]How to handle Job Rejection and Job Anxiety
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By the end of this module, you will be able to:
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-[ ]Understand where to look for suitable jobs and internships
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-[ ]Learn how to identify and communicate your competencies
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-[ ]Understand what HYF can do to support you on your job hunt
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-[ ]Know how to assemble an effective CV and LinkedIn profile
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-[ ]Learn how to perform well in a screening interview
The goal of this session is to prepare you for searching jobs in an effective manner, as well as making you understand what you need to do in order to get noticed by recruiters or be selected for interviews. We will also cover what kind of help HYF can provide, and what kind of help we cannot provide.
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These articles, videos and tasks are not a suggestion, but mandatory. They require less time than your regular assignments, but are just as important. We expect you to use the remainder of your 30 hours on finishing all the assignments you haven't yet completed.
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You will learn about what Recruiters look for when they hire tech employees - besides technical skills - and you will start building your own professional bio and profile.
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The tenet to live by: _“We don’t just hire tech skills - we hire the entire person”_
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The session will provide an overview of the Danish job market and common expectations that guide local recruitment practices. It will outline key elements that characterize a strong candidate profile in Denmark, including clarity, reliability, and evidence of practical competence. In addition, it will address how a well developed CV and LinkedIn presence will collectively shape an applicant’s professional identity. Together these materials demonstrate both technical capability and professional maturity, offering recruiters a coherent and comprehensive view of the candidate’s qualifications and potential.
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## Learning Goals
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By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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-[ ] Understand where to look for suitable jobs and internships.
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-[ ] Know how to assemble an effective CV.
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-[ ] Identify how their CV and LinkedIn play together.
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-[ ] Have an understanding about how recruiters review a CV and what they look for.
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-[ ] Being able to critically review a CV and LinkedIn page and identify main errors and pitfalls.
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## Do
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### Respond to survey
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Fill out the "Career Status" survey posted in your teams' Slack channel.
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The differences between Soft Skills and Hard Skills - and why both are important.
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Soft skills refer to interpersonal, cognitive, and behavioral attributes such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem solving. Hard skills involve the technical competencies and domain specific knowledge required to perform job related tasks, for example proficiency in programming languages, data analysis techniques, or system architecture.
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1.[Asana: Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills](https://asana.com/resources/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills)
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1.[EdgePoint: Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills](https://www.edgepointlearning.com/blog/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills/)
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### Writing your CV
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1.[How to write a your profile text for your CV](https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/writing-a-personal-statement-for-your-cv)
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1.[IDA’s Guide to CV’s in the Danish Job Market](https://english.ida.dk/cv)
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### Working in Denmark
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1.[Read about what a Union is in Denmark](https://www.workindenmark.dk/working-in-denmark/terms-of-employment/trade-unions)
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1.[Danish Workplace Culture – 8 Essentials to Denmark’s Balanced Worklife](https://swaplanguage.com/blog/understanding-danish-workplace-culture/)
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2. Compare your own culture(s) with Danish culture by using the [Country Comparison tool](https://www.theculturefactor.com/country-comparison-tool).
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- Pay attention to and write down any surprises or observations you find in your comparison and feel free to bring them to the session :)
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- Pay attention to and write down any surprises or observations you find in your comparison. Bring a few examples to the session.
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Equip trainees with a realistic understanding of the job search process and what is expected beyond technical proficiency. Clarify how HYF can support them, and where its boundaries lie. Set the foundation for professional self-presentation and awareness of the Danish job market structure.
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Guide trainees to understand how their CV and LinkedIn profile should work in harmony to present a complete and professional image to recruiters. Provide tools, examples, and hands-on practice in critiquing and improving their online presence.
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## Your Preparation (Before Session)
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### 1. Familiarize Yourself with Materials
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Thoroughly read the [same preparation](preparation.md) as the trainees.
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Regarding understanding Unions, contact PROSA for a short presentation.
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> It is NOT your job to be an expert on the matter of unions, A-kasser and employment contracts! A representative from PROSA are usually happy to provide trainees with an overview of these.
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Before the session, check submissions in the team Slack channel or survey tool.
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Before the session, check submissions in the team Slack channel or [survey tool](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1paMG5mM5FfpXHvRYnz4FLFHhGJF6xwKgfztY2Kw90CY/edit).
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1. Summary of key soft vs. hard skills
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1. Overview of Danish employment structures (Union, A-Kasse, Contracts)
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1. Highlights and characteristics of Danish workplace culture and society.
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1.[Slide deck can be found here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1irh-zDTTg9e001eNx-JlLQ0DibWBDJRyBelmbfwFwgw/edit?usp=sharing).
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1.[Slide deck example can be found here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sYaWbvFmylrLv5AnWPsL4dbuj6Ifl1ufwTGJeqWXZqY/edit?usp=drive_link).
In this interactive online session, we explore how **CVs and LinkedIn profiles** complement each other in the eyes of recruiters and hiring managers - particularly within the tech industry.
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This session is for practicing for a screening interview and receiving feedback from peers and volunteers.
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You've made a lot of progress on your CVs and LinkedIn profiles so far, and now you get the opportunity to practice a screening interview. Watch out in your teams' slack channel, where you will receive a case to prepare for.
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- The **distinct role** each platform plays in showcasing your professional identity:
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- The **CV** as your structured, tailored overview for specific roles
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- What **recruiters typically look for** on each platform, including consistency across them, clarity of skills and achievements, and active engagement.
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We will also bring a camera so that you can get updated photos for your LinkedIn and CV - so wear the clothing you would like to have on your professional profile!
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-[ ] Understand and practice asking your own questions during the interview
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-[ ] Practice receiving constructive feedback
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-[ ] How to handle job rejection and job anxiety
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-[ ] Feel prepared and ready to take on a real interview
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