Kay Xander MellishExpert on Danish business culture

Use LinkedIn to find #workindenmark. Jobs in Denmark are advertised there. Polish your profile!

18 Sept 2024 · 1 min

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In this segment, the presenter explains that despite the rise of online applications, face‑to‑face networking, and LinkedIn, the Danish cover letter remains a valuable tool. It serves to place the experiences listed on a CV into the specific context of a job posting, helping employers see the relevance of a candidate’s background. The speaker highlights that a well‑crafted cover letter is especially beneficial for newcomers to Denmark, recent graduates, or applicants whose prior experience does not directly match the role. It also provides a space to articulate how a candidate’s unique education and experience align with the position, complementing the information shown on a LinkedIn profile.

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Chapter 4: Your Danish Cover Letter and LinkedIn Profile, Plus 2 Magic Words. In the era of online applications, face-to-face networking, and LinkedIn profiles, the Danish cover letter is a bit of a lost art. It's likely that your future employer will meet you via one of these other channels before they ever read the letter that is supposedly introducing you. But a good cover letter is still worth writing, because it's a chance to set the experience on your CV into the context of the job on offer. A good cover letter is especially useful if you're a new arrival in Denmark, a new graduate, or going for a job that isn't an obvious fit with what you've already done. It's also a good place to explain how your particular education and experience would be a good match for this particular job.