arbejdssamples

Arbejdssamples is a term used to describe artefacts that demonstrate a person’s professional capabilities through concrete outputs. In Danish and international contexts, work samples are used to supplement resumes or CVs, particularly in fields where demonstrable results are valued, such as design, software development, writing, consulting, and education. They may be requested by employers, clients, or procurement teams as part of a selection process or performance review.

Examples include project reports, code repositories, design mockups, finished products, case studies, writing excerpts, presentations, dashboards, teaching materials, or customer testimonials.

Candidates select samples that reflect relevant skills and outcomes; samples should be recent, representative, and accompanied by brief explanations of the context, the role played, tools used, and measurable results.

To build an effective collection, curate a balanced subset of work, obtain permission to share, anonymize sensitive data, document the purpose and impact, and keep the collection up to date.

When sharing work samples, privacy and copyright considerations apply. Use anonymized data or synthetic examples where necessary and respect non-disclosure agreements.

Best practices include providing context, quantifying impact, offering links to live work or repositories, including downloadable versions, and clearly noting ownership, access rights, and the date.

While not a substitute for a resume, work samples can help verify claims, reveal process and quality, and differentiate candidates or service providers.

See also portfolios, resumes, and case studies.