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The worst of a talent shortage on engineers, scientists and IT specialists could be prevented if employers were better to retain retirees. Recent figures from IDA indicate that one in ten unwillingly retired and want to work.

More than one in four students face difficulties getting a roof over their head

A general decline in admission to engineering school will not contribute to Denmark’s goal of solving engineering shortcomings or securing a green transition

Nearly half of the Danes still change job through classic recruitment channels.

Is it harder for a woman to gain respect from employees in an IT company? And are too many women leaving their careers mainly for family reasons? Four women, who are either leaders or aim to get there, share their experiences.

Voters have now decided, and IDA congratulates all members of Parliament for their election or re-election. The new Danish parliament will, regardless of color and balance of power, decide on the six political objectives that IDA highlighted during the election campaign.

In 2018, average pay rises for IDA’s members in the private sector were 3.9%. Looking more closely at the figures, members within the building and construction sector saw the largest pay increases, at 4.8% on average.

In 2018, average pay rises for IDA’s members in the private sector were 3.9%. Looking more closely at the figures, members within the building and construction sector saw the largest pay increases, at 4.8% on average.

We overestimate our own intelligence and role in the universe, says philosopher and debater Nikola Danaylov. He claims that viruses and bacteria on certain parameters are smarter than humans.

One of the things that makes IDA a truly unique organization are the regional and professional networks that bend every year to make IDA better for all members. IDA's network hosts over 2700 events each year, which you can sign up for.

We feel confident with the encryption we use today and we know that it works. But what will happen to our encryption algorithms when someone succeeds in building a powerful quantum computer? New white paper highlights "state of the art on solving the challenges quantum computers provide for encryption".

Do you sometimes ask yourself why a CV is so important? You may think your boss can work out what you can do and how you add value to the company based on your work history. In practice, this is not the case. Your CV is one of the most important elements of your career, whether you are seeking a job or not.

As a general rule, a photo on your CV will be seen as positive – if the quality is good and it suits the workplace you’re applying to. But if you have personal reasons for omitting a photo, you won't necessarily end up at the back of the queue. Read these photo tips from IDA’s advisers.

A salary negotiation is all about preparation. You need to know your strengths and good results inside out, and you must have the ability, will and desire to talk about them. IDA’s career adviser Kenneth Carstensen suggests thinking of the meeting as a party, where you are the centre of attention.

Project will provide guidance to international engineering institutions to encourage them to write energy strategies for their own nations in order to tackle climate change

You might only have a vague idea of what a personal development review is all about, and you may feel slightly apprehensive about it. IDA has a number of tips to help you get the most out of this meeting with your manager.

IDA has specific guidelines for when new members need to join IDA in order to qualify for financial support in the event of industrial action. IDA does not expect industrial action. However, since we have entered into difficult negotiations, it is very important to inform new members of the date on which they must enrol with IDA in order to qualify for financial support.

Whether you are in the process of negotiating salary for a new job, or you are about to negotiate salary in your current job, it is a good idea to use IDA’s salary statistics, the IDA Salary Calculator and company statistics as a guide.

As a new graduate, negotiating salary can be scary. But it is vital to your entire career that you set the bar at the right height from the beginning. Here are some good tips from IDA’s legal experts.

When you leave the room after your annual salary negotiation, the next one is already in progress. Read more about how to prepare yourself all year round for this important meeting and set yourself up for a pay rise. 

When you are invited to a job interview, the company is interested in you in particular as a possible candidate for the job. That is why it is important that you are well prepared so that you can convince the company’s employees that you should be their new colleague.

More than six in ten project managers have been headhunted or attempts were made to headhunt them. This is what a new survey of the members of IDA’s project manager panel shows.

Your CV must be targeted and have impact. Companies only use a few minutes to sort job applications. That is why it is important to have a thoroughly reviewed CV. The CV assistant helps with this by providing advice from our experienced career counsellors.

The Association of Chartered Engineers in Iceland (Verkfræðingafélag Íslands, VFÍ) becomes the member of the Association of Nordic Engineers on 1 January 2018. The request of the membership was approved at the ANE Board, 29 November

The number of employees who are offered continuing training, flexible working hours and flexible locations is increasing. This is a tendency that we will see more of in the future, predicts IDA, on the basis of the figures for the members who work with IT, as well as engineers and natural science graduates.

Digital labour platforms add flexibility to the labour market, but also present potential challenges. And if the traditional players make good models for platform economy, new opportunistic upstarts will undoubtedly come into play.

An episode for expats living and working in Denmark about Danish culture, business culture and global mindsets.

It is wrong to believe that introverted people cannot become skilled and strategic networkers, says networking expert Susie Lynge from the training and consultancy firm the Networking Academy

LinkedIn is an important tool in your job search, when building a network or creating awareness with regards to potential clients or business partners. Learn 10 ways to improve your LinkedIn profile.

Professor Lene Tanggaard from Aalborg University experience how colleagues from abroad are willing to move in order to get an exciting and challenging job. Danes can learn a lot from this attitude towards mobility.