Approximately one-third of the newly created jobs in Denmark are secured through personal connections.
Landing A Gig in Denmark: Michael Barrett Let's Dig In
Danish career stats scream loud and clear: your professional network is just as crucial as job ads for scoring a new opportunity.
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Job adverts and personal networks: these are the primary means for nabbing a fresh gig in Denmark, according to the findings of a labor market survey by Statistics Denmark. In the Q1 of this year, a third of working-age Danes secured employment by answering a call-to-action while another third managed to nail their new positions thanks to their network.
As for the remaining portions, it's the local municipality, job center, and unemployment insurance provider (a-kasse) that connect folks with new careers.
This Danish study is part of a broader European project, aiming to shed light on how people navigate their professional paths. The project involves recurring surveys every three months, with 72,000 individuals contributing their insights annually.
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The project delves into "new" jobs, which we define as positions that individuals have held for less than a year.
Age Game
The 15-24 age group displayed a substantial preference for tapping connections to land a job, with 43% of them finding work through buddies.
Stats Denmark theorizes that this could stem from the relatively larger number of youngsters interacting with educational institutions and job placement services, as well as a higher proportion holding part-time or student positions, which can be easier to snag via informal means.
Sex Factor
When it comes to gender, men lean towards harnessing their networks to land new positions more frequently, with 34% attributing their recent employment to old acquaintances. For women, the percentage drops to 29%. In contrast, women were more likely to have found their jobs through ads at 37%, compared to 27% of men.
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In the bustling world of Danish careers, it's essential to consider both job ads and personal networks to boost your chances, especially in securing a new position within the first year. For instance, the 15-24 age group often leverages their connections more than job ads, and men in Denmark tend to rely on their networks more frequently than women.
In the pursuit of a career in finance, art, business, or any other field, it's crucial to keep an eye out for job opportunities in the news, and also maintain a strong network for a successful career in Denmark.
