Moving to Denmark? Here's What Job Hunting Really Looks Like - Interview with Phuong Hoang
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0:00 – Meet Fong & why she moved to Denmark
1:43 – German vs. Danish culture and work-life balance
4:01 – Reality check: Job hunting as an international
4:57 – The critical importance of networking in Denmark
6:53 – How to build a job-hunting support community
8:10 – Skipping the CV line via personal recommendations
9:17 – Volunteering in Denmark (And getting "paid" in food!)
13:06 – Keeping your sanity and routine during the job search
13:51 – Learning Danish: Tips for cultural immersion & career edge
18:43 – Culture Shock: High trust society & extreme digitalization
24:35 – Danish taxes, salaries, and grocery store realities
30:06 – Should you move to Denmark before getting a job?
33:11 – Handling a 7-month job hunt & interview case studies
39:41 – The Success Story: Landing a role through a casual coffee chat
45:11 – Connect with Fong on LinkedIn