7.4 seconds
That’s all the time you have to convince a recruiter or talent acquisition specialist that you are relevant before they move on to the next candidate.
One of the biggest takeaways from our latest “Insights for Breakfast” at Ferrosan.
A company with 20 different nationalities, growing 6–7% every year, and actively supporting internationals through initiatives such as the International Spouse Network.
With a projected shortage of 90,000 employees in Denmark by 2030, internationals are not just welcome — they are part of the solution.
The message throughout the morning was clear:
- Relevance
- Evidence
- Clarity
Whether in your CV, LinkedIn profile, or interviews.
Some memorable LinkedIn advice:
- Be searchable
- Be reliable
- Be memorable
- We also heard inspiring personal stories from international employees.
Long Zhao, now a Project Engineer at Ferrosan, shared his journey from working in Medical Engineering R&D in China to Denmark. His reflections on Danish work culture stood out:
– Respect for holidays and privacy
– Trust in employees’ expertise
– A healthy work-life balance
– And yes… apparently you are expected to bring cake on your birthday 🎂
Raquel Costa, originally from Portugal and having worked across Europe, described the contrast between cultures perfectly: “Portugal is about improvising. Denmark is about planning and executing.”
She also highlighted the level of responsibility and trust given from day one — without micromanagement. And of course, one cultural adjustment many internationals apparently experience:
Lunch in Denmark feels more like breakfast compared to Southern Europe 😄
A very insightful morning about international talent, workplace culture, and what makes professionals stand out in today’s job market.
Thank you Lone Jacobsen from Gladsaxe Erhvervsby, Gladsaxe Kommune for arranging this May edition of Insights for Breakfast
