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Research and questions

Make the company notice you

Research and questions

Research is one of the most important things in a job search process - it lets you understand the company and using this understanding increases your chance of a job interview. But how do you get started and how do you ask good questions?

Make the company notice you

Research and questions

Research is one of the most important things in a job search process - it lets you understand the company and using this understanding increases your chance of a job interview. But how do you get started and how do you ask good questions?

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Good research is the foundation for your job search - no matter if you're looking for a student job, job, or project oriented course. Research is the best way to begin.

Research is an analytical discipline. Your most important tool when you are researching is one of the things that you have trained and used during your time of study; your ability to analyse.

You must find, understand, and organise information so that you are able to respond to the company’s request. This also applies, when you are researching an unsolicited position.

It takes time and effort which is why a lot of students don't bother. But if you take your time to research well, it may pave way for new opportunities. Trust us: This may open doors for you!

Get started researching

Source: Ballisager's recruitment analysis 2023

What do Danish companies think?

43 %

think applicants must get better at familiarising themselves with the company/job

42 %

get a good impression when a candidate asks 2-4 good questions

Lars Ottesen, Chief Marketing Officer, Nordic Computer

"If you want to find a job in Denmark, you must get to know the company. What kind of company is it? What do they do? What are their values? Do see yourself in these things?"

Nordic Computer’s advice for your job search in Denmark

Use it in your cover letter and CV

Your cover letter and CV are ‘answers’ to a ‘question’ (the job ad) and your answer will improve when you've done your research well.

The research will help you make ‘the question’ a little more concrete, so that your answer will be as relevant as possible. The more you understand what the company is looking for, the better you can make a targeted cover letter and CV.

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Once you have found answers to some of the questions, you must use that knowledge: Find out what you can do that can help the company. But tell them about it on their terms.
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It is time consuming to relate this much on each company you are applying to, but you must show how you with your competencies can solve a task in your way and thus contribute to this specific company.

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