Zhang Yu

Working for a Danish company certainly add an international working profile to my resume and I can also benefit from learning from my Danish colleagues on rapid technology development and innovative thinking.

 

 

 

Why did you choose to work in Denmark/for a Danish company?

I like Scandinavian working style and I also enjoy the office area of my company, Novozymes.

 

 

How is it different working a Danish company compared to a Chinese company?

I never worked for a Chinese company, but as I see, organization in a Danish company is more flat than a Chinese company and it is very comfortable no matter working with your boss or your subordinates.

 

 

How does working for a Danish company benefit your career?

Working for a Danish company certainly add an international working profile to my resume and I can also benefit from learning from my Danish colleagues on rapid technology development and innovative thinking.

 

 

 

What do you like the most about working for a Danish company?

The atmosphere of “inspiring people” and flexible working time.

 

 

What surprised you most about working in a Danish company?

The flat organization and you can address your boss (even CEO) with his/her first name. Drink beer with your colleagues at 3PM on Friday is normal in Denmark.

 

 

What don't you like about working for a Danish company?

When a group of Danish colleagues talking in Danish and I don’t understand.

 

 

Do you have any advice on focusing on a Danish career?

Be open, energetic and innovative. 

 

 

 

Interested in a career in a Danish company? Take a look at the possibilities from Sino-Danish Network partner companies.

 

 

Hear more testimonial stories, ask and discuss your questions about a career in a Danish company at the Sino-Danish Network Sina Weibo profile.

  • Name:
  • Zhang Yu
  • About:
  • I come from Beijing.

     

    Degree:

    BA from Nanjing University, major in Biochemistry

    Masters and PhD degree at Technical University of Denmark, major in Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics.

     

    Occupation: Senior Scientist, Novozymes, Beijing

     

    Experience: 6 years