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Subject: Re:The Worktrotter's guide to Denmark went into print!..
08/07/09, 16:32
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Subject: The Worktrotter's guide to Denmark went into print!..
07/07/09, 18:48
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| Dagmar |
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The Worktrotter's guide to Denmark went into print!
Dear all,
many of you have asked me about the status of the guide.
This project has been like hearding cats, but we are near the goal line now.
>>> The guide went into print today! >>>
I will update this entry as soon as I know the exact date of the availability.
You can now that a look at the final table of contents.
Hope you enjoy the wonderful weather. Now I can too...
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Last edited on: 07/07/09, 18:48 by Dagmar for the Reason
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Subject: Re:Need work..
07/07/09, 14:11
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Need work
Try around the British and Irish Pubs. You don't need a word of Danish to work in them. |
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Subject: Re:British musician moving to Copenhagen..
07/07/09, 14:08
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| conmadigan |
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The Irish and British pubs will hire people without a word of danish. Even 1 or 2 of the danish ones i've been to do. If you've never pulled a pint ask round your local for some experience before you come over. Half an hour experience would help alot. |
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Subject: Re:IT job interview..
03/07/09, 11:46
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| dan |
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For some large companies like Maersk, they apparently have a very involved process that includes psychological profiles and all that.
My experience was with a small tech company. I had 3 interviews. To my surprise, none of them were particularly technical. They seemed to be satisfied with my years of experience as described on my CV. They asked me a few questions and had me describe some of the items in greater detail, but I think they were pretty quickly convinced I was a good fit.
So long as your CV gives a clear description of your abilities and experiences, I think by the time you get to the interview stage you're one of few people to make it that far. You'll probably find the interview a breeze.  |
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Subject: Selling Bikes..
03/07/09, 11:14
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Selling Bikes
Hello!
We are selling our bikes before we leave next week, if anyone is interested.
Men's Centurion Challenger 7 gear Bike with Back Lock, Lights & Chain Protector 2300kr
Includes helmet (pd 5,071 kr)- 1 1/2 year old
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Women's Centurion Challenger 7 gear Bike with Back Lock, Lights, Additional Portable
Lock, Removable Front Basket & Chain Protector (pd 4626kr)- 1 year old 2300kr
OR- buy both for 4000kr
We do have pictures, please call or email if interested.
lorisaldivar (at) hotmail.com or 2296 2958
Thanks!
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Last edited on: 03/07/09, 11:14 by Dagmar for the Reason
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Subject: Re:British musician moving to Copenhagen..
03/07/09, 06:34
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Subject: British musician moving to Copenhagen..
25/06/09, 12:50
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Hi my name is Terry I am moving to Copenhagen on the 2nd July, my main career is as a professional guitarist, however to move to DK I need a job, any job will do, my Danish is coming along slowly so an unskilled job would be best at the moment, i have a clean driving license. Can anyone help me please.
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Subject: Re:When is the next business corner meeting?..
23/06/09, 10:37
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| Dagmar |
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When is the next business corner meeting?
Hi gul, I'll schedule a meeting within the next few days for July. With all this work on the English version of the Worktrotter's guide I could not concentrate on anything else. We had 3 business corner meetings of about 15 attendees each time, and people were very happy. The plan is to also invite experts to give more input on how to make business in DK etc.
Looking forward to see you at the next business corner.
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Subject: When is the next business corner meeting?..
23/06/09, 09:38
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When is the next business corner meeting?
Hi,I am living since 7 months in Copenhagen and since couple of months self employed as a silversmith.I was getting the webside adress from a friend in my danish course. I read that you have had some business corner meetings. I would like to know abit more about the meetings and if there are some more in the near future. I have to figure out how the tax system works aswell. I would be glad to hear from some people who are self employed and or know about how things work in Denmark, or if there are people who know about some useful websites I would be glad to get some adresses aswell |
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Subject: Re:Reflecting the CV and application course with WorkInDenmark 17 June..
19/06/09, 08:03
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Reflecting the CV and application course with WorkInDenmark 17 June 2009
Subject:Re:Reflecting the CV and application course with WorkInDenmark 17 June 2009
The course is a very valuable source of information. Beside that it has the effect to learn from people with different cultural backgrounds and share all those great ideas. You might go there alone but will leave with a hand full new contacts and knowledge.
Mark and Eva, from WorkinDenmark, presented the topic with a lot of wit and are helpful with giving a true evaluation of the individual CV in privat.
After attending the course, you (me) don't feel left alone anymore with the brain wrecking question: "How does a very good Application looks like in DENMARK"
"Mange tak" to Dagmar to organize this workshop. |
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Subject: Re:Reflecting the CV and application course with WorkInDenmark 17 June..
18/06/09, 21:46
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Reflecting the CV and application course with WorkInDenmark 17 June 2009
Subject:Re:Reflecting the CV and application course with WorkInDenmark 17 June 2009
hi,
First of all thanks for organising such an wonderful event and I am really gald to take part in this course. It offered very valuable tips for the active job seekers. Originally I come from India but it was very nice to see different people from the other parts of the globe aswell.
I strongly recommend this course to all the active job seekers.
Good luck.
Thanks again.
cheers
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Subject: How to make Business cards at no costs..
18/06/09, 07:46
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| bcmeier |
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How to make Business cards at no costs
(The idea behind this posting is to get things done smoothly and easy. Again, I emphasize: this is just my approach, there may be other. These are the tools, I am using, there may be other. Use what suits you best, anyhow I like to share this.)
Remembering the "application and CV course" by WT/WID?
Here comes a quick solution to create your own business cards in OpenOffice at zero costs.
Start at OpenOffice
http://marketing.openoffice.org/art/galleries/marketing/businesscards/
This link will open a gallery of ready-made business cards.
Pick your style, download, edit and print. Done.
Honestly, this is really a 1-2-3-solution:
1. Switch to OpenOffice
2. Download your business card style, edit and print
3. Done
Hej fra tyskland
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Subject: How to make a PDF-file from your application and CV at no cost..
17/06/09, 23:26
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| bcmeier |
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How to make a PDF-file from your application and CV at no cost
How to make a PDF-file from your application and CV at no cost
0. Preamble
1. The tool we need
2. Obtaining OpenOffice
3. Make a PDF
4. The outcome
As we all have learned by attending the "CV and application course by WT/WID" our applications and CVs should be send as a PDF-file to your desired employer attached to an e-mail.
This tutorial shows one solution to export your application to a PDF-file at no cost - there might be other solutions. Use what suits you best.
0. Preamble
This hint is a double feature in reflection to the latest course "Application and CV" by WT/WID.
- How to make a PDF-file
- At no cost, so to speak: reducing costs of software licencing
Sounds good? Read on. In a hurry? Skip to topic #2. But come back later to topic #1.
This posting is meant as a problem-solver, to provide an easy solution, not as an advertisement.
Legal remark: All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
1. The tool we need
To make a PDF file from an existing file is easy and there is an easy way using up-to-date software:
OpenOffice 3.1
OpenOffice is an office application suite available for a number of different computer operating systems (Linux, Windows, Mac OS). Over 80 languages are supported and you could even load your Microsoft Word DOC-files, so absolutely NO WORK IS WASTED.
Best of all it's mighty in purpose (word processor, presentation, spreadsheet, data bank, etc), open-source and freely published under the GNU Lesser General Public License (see details at OpenOffice.org).
To keep this story short: you can install it on as many computers as you like without being considered a software pirate or licence profiteer, because it's permitted to do so (check with OpenOffice.org).
What does that mean?
- You don't have to pay for it (but you are strongly encouraged to donate if you feel well served by OpenOffice - or to contribute if you feel skilled to do so)
- You get a mighty package of application fully operational: no ad-, spy or malware
- You could use ALL YOUR Microsoft Word DOC-files and load them into OpenOffice as well
And there's more: using add-ons you could easily create your own or use ready-made solutions and templates:
- Calendars, yearly or monthly, ...
- Styles/templates for publishing (e.g. manuscript, flyer, brochures, etc.)
- ... (check with OpenOffice.org for a complete list)
2. Obtaining OpenOffice
Just browse to OpenOffice.org and click on "Language projects" at the top of the website to choose your preferred language.
Next search your language, click and follow the steps to install OpenOffice on your PC.
After installing OpenOffice you could create or load your application or CV into OpenOffice IMMEDIATELY.
2. Make a PDF
And now the fun part:
- Your file (application, CV, whatever) loaded into OpenOffice
- Open the menu "File" and select "Export to PDF"
- Select your directory for storing and type a file name
- Click "Export" and there you are
Now you could use this PDF-file for your application cover e-mail, upload it to websites or print it.
(In most cases you don't have to modify the export parameters, otherwise use the "Help"-Button.)
3. The outcome
Well, as handy and useful OpenOffice is, it is a complete working application suite in response to Microsoft Office packages.
But the most challenging points here are:
- OpenOffice comes at no costs
- OpenOffice is free to copy
- You don't have to worry about software licencing (check with OpenOffice.org)
Try it and get carried away.
Good luck with your PDF-file(s)!
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Subject: Reflecting the CV and application course with WorkInDenmark 17 June 20..
17/06/09, 21:47
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| bcmeier |
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Reflecting the CV and application course with WorkInDenmark 17 June 2009
Subject:Reflecting the CV and application course with WorkInDenmark 17 June 2009
(I like to reflect today's WT/WID's course unfiltered and enthralled, so it's my 20 cents of wit; run with it or run from it.)
What an inspiring forenoon: so much good information and useful tips in a "hygge" (cozy) danish atmosphere. (Don't you dare think we've been lazy - not at all! The term "thought torrent" would be an adequate description of today's forenoon experience and my head is still spinning in a positive way.)
I like to recommend this course highly, because it's not just up-to-date and real-life information given, yet also an indispensable possibility
- to share knowledge and experience coming from different nations
- to get new insights from different point of views
- and - personally spoken for myself - to take a complete new approach in focus on my CV
Probably this course cannot guarantee you (or me) a job instantaneously, but it delivers a straight better understanding of danish values of work life, some interesting employer views and, of course, a reminder to focus on your very capabilities.
Did I mention the networking effect? Communicate and share with others, expats and non-expats, equally alike.
Thank you all for this excellent opportunity and just as I am seeking for a job as well, I wish you all good luck in your job seek! |
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Subject: Re:Commuting..
14/06/09, 22:40
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Don't know about the Maersk rules - best to ask the HR department about them. We may have some Maersk people who can give some hints.
I can only point you to dive into what the tax system allows for people commuting - and that is quite a bit.
As you come from Southern Germany you are probably able to read the German version of the Worktrotter's guide to DK which is already available.
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Subject: Re:Need work..
14/06/09, 22:36
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Hi Tom, no easy answer especially without knowing what your skills are.
You should consider attending the CV and application course. Check out the Event website. It might give you some ideas on what you can do to easier find a job.
Good luck,
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Subject: Need work..
14/06/09, 18:50
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Hello. I am an English male living in copenhagen and looking for a job. I am learning Danish now but not for very long so i am not able to speak it in terms of having a conversation. I am looking for any kind of work in any industry where my lack of Danish would not be an issue. does anybody have any ideas?
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Subject: Commuting..
11/06/09, 12:18
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I may be taking up a job with Maersk in a Senior position. Do you know what Maersk's policy is regarding commuting to work (base Copenhagen) for those in Senior positions? Is this practise common for those with global roles in Maersk/Denmark? I currently live in South Germany.
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Subject: IT job interview..
08/06/09, 15:32
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IT job interview
Hi friends
I have got a call for an inteview.Its for the programmer for dot net.How the interview will be here generally?The interview is being held by their Consulting Director it seems.So how it be genarlly like Techical discussions about my job experiences or HR discussions ???Please give me some ideas.
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