The first job
Navigate your first job
Starting your first full-time job brings a steep learning curve and many new experiences—from salary negotiations to office culture—which can feel both empowering and daunting. Whether you are navigating workplace expectations or doubting your abilities, remember that these challenges are a natural part of the journey and you are not alone.
Peer group meetings are confidential and facilitated
The peer group provides a confidential space where you can follow each other’s development and share insights and experiences. Over time, you will get to know your fellow group members well and be able to give each other tailored advice and feedback.
The group’s facilitators introduce relevant exercises and tools that provide valuable insights into your interests, skills, strengths, and areas for development.
Price and info
- IDA members:
DKK 650 for 5 meetings
Peer group:
- Maximum 15 members
- 5 in-person meetings per year
- Theme and meeting date determined by group members
- Meetings are facilitated
- For IDA members only
You choose the themes
The peer group takes a point of departure in cases from your working lives and careers. We use mentoring, discussions, case work, and sometimes bring in external experts who can share new perspectives and tools.
The meetings focus on themes that are relevant to you. You are encouraged to bring your own ideas for topics, cases, or presentations to spark meaningful conversations at the meetings.
The group is a confidential and safe space where you can talk openly about your current challenges with like-minded people who are not a part of your day-to-day workplace.
Examples of topics you can discuss in the group
- Identity change from student or PhD student to employee
- Aligning expectations with your manager
- Dealing with pressure and stress
- Learning to say ‘no’
- Work-life balance
- Establishing good relationships with colleagues