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Being new to the job market can be a major upheaval when one comes from life as a student. Often you come out with a lot of high expectations for yourself, which unfortunately is not always immediately met. Here you will find our suggestions on how to prepare for the job market in the best possible way.

Take care of yourself

More and more children and adolescents are being diagnosed with stress, anxiety and depression. Getting a diagnosis can be challenging for young people who are in the process of forming their identity and need to make important decisions in their lives - among other things when choosing education. In addition, many young people feel great pressure in their daily lives. In school settings, the young people have to live up to the grade and the high admission requirements for the education. In their spare time, they must live up to the standards of social media, wear the right clothes and look perfect.

Do you know, as a young person, some of the above feelings and feel that you have to perform all the time? You have to take care of this mentality to take you into working life - otherwise it will be really tough. In the worst case, you will be at risk of either stress or depression . Try to change your mentality, and make up the idea that you must be perfect. It's okay - and actually very instructive - to fail. Always remember to notice how you feel, and learn to step away if, for example. your employer is pushing you too hard.

International career

If you go like so many others and dream of an international career, you might as well start preparing now. The more things you can do before your career really peaks, the easier it will be for you. Furthermore, the learning ability is significantly better the younger you are, so you might as well take advantage of it. One really effective way to prepare for an international career is by taking language courses . Do you already know that there is a specific country you would like to work with or in, it obviously makes sense to learn their language.

If, on the other hand, you have doubts about what your international career should offer, there are a number of languages that are better learned in business and work management than others. In an international career it is a must to be able to speak English - for most Danes, however, it is a matter of course to know the basics, which is why you cannot distinguish yourself significantly with that language. Some other languages relevant to businesses are; Chinese, Russian, Arabic and German.

Here's how to get started

When you need to go out and have your first job, there are several ways you can get started. First and foremost, prepare your resume - and get your family and friends to look at it. After that it is obvious to check all the different job portals that exist. If you do your leg work well, you may be lucky to find a platform that targets your dream industry or your level of education. At the same time, updating your LinkedIn with resume, education and photos is important - providing the best opportunities for headhunting specialists to find you.

In addition to your profile on LinkedIn, it is also important that you use your network in the real world. Use friends and acquaintances - do they know someone who knows someone, don't be embarrassed to ask if they fancy a cup of coffee or if you may send in your resume.