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Updated monthly, the Career Club DK blog is a sanctuary for International Women in Denmark craving new insights, compelling success stories, and innovative career or industry interviews.
Each post is a testament to our commitment to your professional and personal development, offering fresh perspectives and actionable advice to navigate the complexities of your career and life path with confidence.
Mentors, Sponsors, and the People Who Say Your Name When You’re Not in the Room
Mentors, Sponsors, and the People Who Say Your Name When You’re Not in the Room
This piece reframes mentorship as a network, not a single relationship. From teachers and translators to sponsors and reverse mentors, it explores the real roles people play in our professional and personal growth- especially as internationals navigating new systems. Practical, reflective, and refreshingly honest, it invites readers to rethink who supports them… and who they support in return.
How a Mentorship Becomes a Friendship
What if a single coffee could change the course of your life? In this deeply personal piece, Slava shares how two ‘one-time’ mentor meetings through Career Club DK quietly evolved into lasting friendships. These stories aren’t about career hacks or perfect plans — they’re about showing up with curiosity, expecting nothing, and discovering just how powerful human connection can be.
The Reverse Resolution List: A Better Way to Reflect on Your Year
The Reverse Resolution List: A Better Way to Reflect on Your Year
January often brings pressure to reinvent yourself overnight. This reflective piece offers a different approach: the Reverse Resolution List- a simple, grounding practice that helps you acknowledge what you’ve already accomplished before setting new goals. By honoring the quiet wins, emotional labor, and resilience behind the scenes, this ritual creates clarity, confidence, and a more realistic foundation for growth in the year ahead.
The Body Always Knows: Winter Wellbeing
The Body Always Knows: Winter Wellbeing
Mental health coach Fiona L Smith joins Slava Denys to explore why sustainable change doesn’t start with discipline — but with the nervous system. From winter stress and seasonal rhythms to hygge, rituals, and realistic goal-setting, this conversation offers practical, somatic tools for navigating January with more calm, connection, and confidence. A reminder that listening to your body may be the most supportive way to begin a new chapter in Denmark.
Welcoming the new year
How do we navigate December’s mix of pressure, nostalgia, and hope? Mental fitness coach Rabail Yasrab joins us for a thoughtful conversation on seasonal wellbeing, realistic resolutions, and the psychology behind year-end emotions. She offers practical, gentle strategies for staying grounded during winter, setting achievable goals, and celebrating your progress even if you’re not ‘there’ yet. A compassionate guide to ending 2025 with clarity, balance, and self-kindness.
December: Winter Blues and Reflection – Celebrate the Journey
December invites us to pause — not to judge the year, but to honor it. This reflective piece walks through Career Club DK’s 2025 highlights month by month, celebrating the stories, lessons, setbacks, and victories that shaped our international community. From overcoming self-doubt to embracing imperfect Danish, it’s a reminder that growth isn’t measured by milestones alone, but by the courage to keep going. Take a moment to look back before stepping into what’s next.
LinkedIn Without the Bullshit: How to Build a Personal Brand That Works
LinkedIn coach and AI strategist Jesper Holme Jensen has seen it all- the oversharers, the invisible, and the ones who get it right. In this practical interview, he breaks down what personal branding really means, how to post effectively, and why “providing value” beats self-promotion every time. Real talk for real results.
How LinkedIn Premium Helped Me Break Through in Denmark
LinkedIn Premium isn’t magic — but used wisely, it can change your job search game. This personal story from an international professional in Denmark reveals how features like InMail, analytics, and LinkedIn Learning turned endless rejections into connections. A reminder that sometimes, the smallest tweak can open the biggest doors.
IRL vs URL: Why the Split is Costing You Jobs
Online polish can impress — or mislead. This feature dives into the growing gap between how we present ourselves on LinkedIn and who we are in real life. From recruiter confusion to missed opportunities, it explores why consistency builds trust and how to align your digital voice with your real one. Authenticity isn’t just a buzzword — it’s your career’s secret currency.
Perfectionism Isn’t the Enemy- It’s a Tool
Perfectionism isn’t always the villain it’s made out to be. It can sharpen your skills, earn trust, and raise the bar- but it can also keep you stuck in endless polishing. This piece reveals how to use perfectionism as a tool for success without letting it hold you back.
Stop Being Perfect – Your Danish Will Thank You!
What if the biggest mistake in learning Danish is trying not to make any? For many internationals, perfectionism makes every sentence feel like an exam. Language coach Daniela Hummelgren shares how embracing slip-ups can unlock confidence, connection, and real progress in Danish.
Investing in your future: How to stay financially fit?
Financial Fitness Abroad: Diana Croitoru on Money & Mindset
Diana Croitoru—Event Director, Board Member, and Financial Advisor at Career Club DK—shares how to build financial stability as an international in Denmark. From budgeting and taxes to side income and long-term planning, she shows that financial fitness isn’t about perfection but preparation, consistency, and confidence. Discover how she turned challenges into tools for growth and why talking about money openly is key to thriving abroad.
Living the High Life: Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Copenhagen
Copenhagen may be one of the world’s most expensive cities, but fun here doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. From picnics in the park and canal swims to community dinners, free festivals, and season-pass hacks, this piece shares the insider tips our team actually uses to enjoy the city without overspending. Discover how to live well, connect, and embrace the Copenhagen lifestyle, on any budget.
Where Are the Women? Insights into Leadership in Male-Dominated Industries
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Where Denmark Stands Now
Denmark ranks among Europe’s best countries for women to work and live—but the story doesn’t end there. This piece unpacks progress and pitfalls: from historic gender equality milestones and modern childcare support to persistent pay gaps, STEM barriers, and the motherhood penalty. Discover why mentorship, shared caregiving, and bold corporate action are key to building workplaces where women can lead- and stay.
You Don’t Code? Perfect. Cybersecurity Still Needs You.
Breaking Patterns: Belonging and Leadership in Cyber
Bianca Buznean, Head of Cyber Risk Management and Founder of Women4Cyber Denmark, shares how she’s redefining what it means to work in cybersecurity. From politics to public-private strategy, Bianca proves you don’t need to code to lead. Learn how she built her career, created belonging in Denmark, and continues to open doors for more women to step into male-dominated spaces with confidence, context, and their whole selves.
Hiring cycles - how to make them work for you?
Hiring Cycles: Plan Your Job Search Smarter
Make hiring cycles work for you. This article breaks down Denmark’s recruitment highs and lows—like the January surge, summer slowdown, and peak activity in early fall—to help you time your job search strategically. Learn when to apply, when to pause, and how to stay motivated year-round.
From Pain to Power: Owning Your Rhythm!
What if your cycle wasn’t a setback—but a secret power? Emily Brocks shares how tracking your rhythm, understanding your hormones, and making small changes (like upping your protein and slowing down) can turn period pain into personal power. From mood shifts to work hacks, this is about owning your cycle—instead of dreading it.
How to Detox from Technology? 7 Simple Ways to Unplug and Reclaim Your Mind
How to Detox from Technology? Constant notifications and endless scrolling can drain your energy and increase anxiety. Discover 7 practical ways to unplug, set healthy boundaries, and create tech-free moments. Reclaim your focus and find calm in a busy digital world—one step at a time.
How to Make AI Your Sidekick—Not Your Replacement
Make AI Your Career Ally—Not Your Replacement: Worried about AI taking your job? The real risk isn’t the tech—it’s not learning to use it. In this hands-on guide, you’ll discover how to use AI to boost your job search, clarify ideas, and work smarter. From CVs to big decisions, AI can be your secret weapon—not your competition.
Thriving Beyond Imposter Syndrome: A Guide for International Women Working in Denmark
Navigating careers in Denmark as an international woman can bring unique challenges—and impostor syndrome often makes it harder. Thriving Beyond Impostor Syndrome offers practical advice to help you boost confidence, succeed in job searches, interviews, onboarding, and salary negotiations. Learn how to embrace Denmark’s work culture, advocate for your worth, and grow professionally. With real strategies and empowering mindset shifts, this guide supports international women in overcoming self-doubt and thriving in diverse, inclusive Danish workplaces.
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