How my plans were disrupted

My story is that of a man who arrived in Denmark to gain knowledge on wind power. I had clear plans on my stay at the AAU: First year studying followed by an internship and a Master thesis in a Danish company. However, the objective was not easy to reach because of my inexperience in the Danish job market and the COVID-19 outbreak.

Eventually, the day came when I had my internship agreement signed and the amount of effort I had made paid off. I will be doing my Internship at KK Wind Solutions, helping to develop the best power converters for wind turbines.

 

What I gained from the career development programme

The Young Professionals in Denmark career development programme (now called AAU Career Club) was the cornerstone of my journey. The programme is offered during the welcoming days to new international AAU students.

In my case, these 2 last points were key to decide that Denmark was a very good place for my professional career and personal experience.

 

How I searched for internships

My internship search began in job portals such as Jobindex or Graduateland. It was not effective, but I could write down some relevant company names which I started to follow weekly.

From the programme, I learnt that it is important to know what the companies are looking for, even if that is not interns. Thus, you get to know the skills you need to perfect and relevant contact information where to send unsolicited applications.

 

How I got my internship

Opportunities are everywhere. Yes, especially in Denmark! Finally, some of my unsolicited applications got a positive response.

I said opportunities are everywhere, and that´s also my story: One of my offers was by an examiner after an oral exam!

So, my final recommendations: Apply for the AAU Career Club programme, keep strong and seek for excellence in every task you do!