Job search

 
“The 2011 class represents very different academic and work related experience which brings an interesting and engaging dynamic to the classroom. I believe they will all be a valuable asset to a lot of companies and I hope you will take a minute to reflect on how they might be able to add fresh thinking and a different point of view to your company. I wish them all the best in their future endeavors” 
Eva Berneke, Class Ambassador 2011 - Senior Executive Vice President for HR and Strategy, TDC

 

Preparing for the Job Market

During the MBA year you will develop new competences. Stanton Chase, the CBS FTMBA Careers partner will help you identify your professional as well as personal competencies and support you in building a profile for the national and international job market. 
As part of the Career Services, the CBS FTMBA Program also compiles a CV Book annually to showcase the program’s participants to internationally oriented companies in Denmark. For more information you can view the list of companies that have received the CV book for the Class of 2011: Company List - CV Book
 

Class Profile

The Class of 2010 – 2011 represents a diverse group of individuals from 22 nations, with work experience from equally diverse fields including Consultancy, Engineering, Finance, Architecture, Law, Media and IT. They have all been chosen for their intellectual capabilities and extraordinary credentials.
 Please Contact Us if your company wishes to receive a copy of the CV Book.
 

Getting a Job in Denmark

Job searching in Denmark is made easier for recruiters and job seekers by the fact that the country has one of the best post-MBA visa systems.
In 2010, 45% of the class was successful in their Danish job search with the help of the Green Card, for which only non-EU citizens are eligible. Information on the Green Card system is available on the Danish Immigration website .
You can get a first-hand account of  job searching in Denmark and beyond from previous students Niels Fischer and Michael Wrzosek .
The following websites can be of help to those looking for post-MBA opportunities in Denmark.
 
Job Search website
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English site with list of companies in Denmark
English Job Search website
Job Search website - worldwide
Network for expatriates
Junior Chamber International – Copenhagen International – Worldwide Federation of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs (up to 40 yrs old)
Danish news in English
www.cphpost.dk
Danish news in English
News in Danish
News in English - a massive media directory of 22,800 local and international magazines and newspapers. Over 200 countries are represented.
The Copenhagen Book - Directory for foreigners and tourists
Alt om København – Everything about Copenhagen
The official travel guide to Denmark
The official tourism site of Copenhagen and surroundings
Government site that connects expats with Danish companies.

Last updated by Thuli Skosana 12/10/2011