Danish Companies Say They Need Talent But Hire Like This
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In this episode, I am joined by June Nilsson, Talent Lead at the Danish company Tamigo. June shares her powerful journey as an international who has lived in six countries and finally found her professional foothold in Denmark.
As a recruitment expert, June provides a unique dual perspective: the reality of a talent lead and the personal experience of an international job seeker.
If you are struggling to understand why an economy with a talent shortage can feel so difficult to break into, this conversation is for you.
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📝 In this Interview, We Explore:
The 2026 Market Outlook: Why companies are rethinking strategies due to AI and geopolitical shifts, leading to "risk-averse" hiring.
The Contradiction: Understanding the gap between Denmark's need for talent and the preference for "hiring what we know".
The Backpack Analogy: A game-changing way to view your CV. Stop just listing what's in your "backpack" and start explaining how your tools solve the company's specific problems.
Relationship Building vs. Networking: Why networking should be viewed as a long-term professional habit, not a desperate transaction.
Targeting Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Why looking beyond "Premier League" employers like Mærsk and Novo Nordisk can drastically reduce your competition.
Language & Culture: June’s take on learning Danish and why companies write job ads in English even when they require Danish skills.
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00:00
Navigating the Current Job Market
02:29
June's Journey to Denmark
04:59
Overcoming Challenges in Job Applications
07:19
The Role of Networking and Personal Branding
09:45
Transitioning to Career Coaching
12:03
Finding the Right Fit in the Job Market
14:35
Translating Skills for Danish Employers
16:53
The Importance of a Forward-Looking Approach
21:12
The Power of Networking
26:33
Building Relationships Over Transactions
32:45
Finding the Right Fit in Job Applications