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Get inspiration, tips and tricks from other members of FTFa. Here are a few of their stories in English.

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Looking for jobs / 06/09/2023

Hannah found her motivation and went from a recent graduate to a leader

When Hannah Tinggaard Nielsen applies for jobs as a recent graduate, she doesn't get interviews. This changes after a career counseling session with FTFa, as Hannah Tinggaard Nielsen discovers what motivates her in a job. Today, she sits on the other side of the table in a permanent position as a leader, responsible for 70 employees.
Looking for jobs / 30/08/2023

Heidi took a break from her profession and gained new energy

After 32 years as a social worker, it turned out that an internship at a hotel restaurant was what was needed to rejuvenate Heidi Damsted. Here, she utilized her skills in a new way, and now she's back in the social work profession.
/ 06/06/2023

Are you interested in working as a volunteer at a festival while receiving unemployment benefits or early retirement benefits?

If you receive benefits from FTFa and wish to work as a volunteer at a festival, it is important to remember that you need approval from FTFa before starting the work. This applies whether you are receiving unemployment benefits or early retirement benefits.
Ledig / 03/05/2023

Now you can choose how we should meet

Now, as an unemployed member, you can choose whether you want to meet with job advisors from the unemployment insurance fund over the phone, video call, or physically at our offices across the country.
Looking for jobs / 03/05/2023

Willpower and the right skills landed Henrik a new job

When Henrik Brink became unemployed at the age of 64, it was harder than he expected to be considered for a new job. However, he learned that skills weigh more than age, that a CV shouldn't be scattered in different directions, and that it takes effort to secure a new job. After only four months of job hunting, he once again had a job to wake up to.
Jobsøgning / 22/08/2022

Thea got a sparring partner - it led to a new job

For nearly half a year, Thea Frank sent applications and CVs to various companies without being called for an interview. She needed a sparring partner who could get her to the top of the pile. She found that at FTFa. And after targeting her CV and preparing thoroughly for the interview, she secured a new job.
Looking for jobs / 11/02/2022

Network your way to your next job

Networking is probably not unfamiliar to you, and neither are some of the prejudices about networking. Job counselor at FTFa, Nicolai Michael Busse Hansen, provides his take on networking, dismantles some of the classic prejudices, and offers good advice on how to get started with networking.
Ledig / 02/08/2021

Ferhat took a shortcut to a new job

Ferhat received guidance from one of FTFa's career coaches even before he resigned from his previous position. This meant that he had plenty of time to refine his application and CV and quickly went to job interviews. In fact, he was only unemployed for a month before securing a new job.
Looking for jobs / 21/08/2020

Advice from a non-Danish speaking entrepreneur in Denmark

As a Dutch native Gaby did not know the Danish language or of the system regarding entrepreneurs. Still she succeeded in launching a cleaning company. She shares five pieces of advice if you too want to start your own business in Denmark.
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