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,
Candidates select samples that reflect relevant skills and outcomes; samples should be recent, representative, and accompanied
To build an effective collection, curate a balanced subset of work, obtain permission to share, anonymize sensitive
When sharing work samples, privacy and copyright considerations apply. Use anonymized data or synthetic examples where
Best practices include providing context, quantifying impact, offering links to live work or repositories, including downloadable
While not a substitute for a resume, work samples can help verify claims, reveal process and quality,