If you are finally off for your first interview, then you must be a few steps away from getting hired.  Interviews are normally the company’s way of getting a final confirmation if you are qualified. Your CV has already told a lot about you, and it’s just about time that they hear you tell more about it yourself. It’s important that you know whatever you’ve written in your CV, because it will surely be discussed during the interview. Review the section in the guide that discusses about the Danish culture for it may also be helpful in handling your interviewer.

Below are some more tips that may help.

Tip 1: Once you’ve visited any company in Denmark, you’ll think that their dress code is a little less formal, but this is not supposed to be the case during you interview. You dress your best during your interview and make sure to wear formal corporate attire. Men are supposed to be in dark suits over shirts with tie, along with formal trousers and shoes. Females on the other hand should be on pant suits or skirts with button-up shirts covered with a blazer. Don’t accessorize too much and avoid putting heavy makeup on.

Tip 2: Like said in the previous section, punctuality means a lot to the Danes. If you want to give an employer a really good impression, then coming on time is the best start. Make sure you study your CV completely. Danes are efficient employers and they will not ask you to come over their office just for a meaningless chit chat. If you are called for an interview, it means they are really interested, and better yet prepare to tell your story to them and elaborate more on what you presented in your document.

Tip 3: Create an instant connection in the beginning of your interview. Shake the hand of your employer and maintain eye contact. Relax and be welcome to talk about you before your actual interview. In highlighting your skills, avoid sounding arrogant. Remember that your employer called you in because they probably got interested in what you know, you don’t have to keep rubbing it in during your interview. Instead, set examples on how you used some of your skills in your past job. If you are to mention an accomplishment, say it modestly and state what you learned from it.

Tip 4: Never beg for your employer to hire you, or don’t say things that might imply how badly you need a job. Danes don’t like beggars, it limits their decisions and also adds pressure on their hiring process. Just do your best during the interview and make sure you remain relevant to the job you’re applying for, so they would know that you’re the best candidate for the job.

If you’re the employee the company is looking for, the hiring officer will definitely reach you out the soonest. Although it is not an offense to follow up on the HR officer, just make sure you shoot an email politely if you think you should be hearing from them already.