A Danish CV in short

The main characteristics of a Danish CV are (in this order):

• Specify personal data: 
  # Name, address, email, telephone, age, marital status, number of children + their age, nationality, work permit
• Your 4-5 key competencies relevant to the job
• Work experience including voluntary work. 
  # Distinguish between content (what did you do) and key achievements (what did you achieve)
• Education
• IT knowledge
• Languages (understanding, reading and speaking)
• International and intercultural experience (optional)
  # Where have you lived and how are your intercultural competencies
• Hobbies

Length: 2 pages. max 3 - if really necessary. Never longer. Concentrate on the essential information
Insert a portrait photo if it helps you

Information supplied by Mette Steffensen from supportingPeople

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