About me

Szilvia Schöffer, founder of Decoding Denmark, helping expats navigate careers and life in Denmark. Expert in recruitment, onboarding, and Danish work culture.

I’m Szilvia Schöffer, and I know firsthand the challenges of starting fresh in Denmark. When I moved here in 2018, I went through what many internationals face — months of job rejections, cultural confusion, and the quiet frustration of feeling overlooked despite years of experience. It wasn’t easy. But step by step, I found my way forward.

A few years later, I was working with leading companies like Novo Nordisk and NCC, gaining deep insight into Danish workplace culture and what employers truly value.
I’ve since spent over 4 years in leadership, recruitment, and onboarding roles in Denmark — and more than 10 years across HR and Management in Hungary and Denmark, spanning Aviation, Pharma, IT, and Construction.

But more than the job titles, what shaped me most was the journey itself. I became a hiring manager, screened countless candidates, and led recruitments — all while remembering what it felt like to be on the other side.

That’s where Decoding Denmark was born.

Today, I combine strategic career support with real-life insight.
I offer personalised guidance for internationals navigating the Danish job market — from CVs and interviews to cultural adaptation and long-term career planning.

Whether you're just arriving, changing direction, or feeling stuck, I’m here to help you find your way — with clarity, confidence, and the kind of support that comes from lived experience.