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Daria Helgogaard

Daria Helgogaard

Founder of Career Academy LevelUP

Career StrategyMade Simple

by Daria Helgogaard & Career Academy LevelUP

In a world reshaped by AI and constant uncertainty, a clear career strategy is no longer optional. Daria is currently writing "Career Strategy Made Simple", a practical and highly relevant guide that turns the five steps of our Career Strategy Course into a clear, easy-to-follow path: build your career strategy, position your value, write a CV that works, build a strong LinkedIn presence and network with purpose.

The book is a work in progress. The cover shown is a first draft.

Book launch: Sunday 29 November 2026 at CareerCafe, online, 11:00–13:00 CET.

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CareerGame LevelUP

Your career. Your next move. A game inspired by Career Strategy Made Simple.

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Draft cover of Career Strategy Made Simple by Daria Helgogaard

CareerGame LevelUP

Your career. Your next move. A game inspired by Career Strategy Made Simple.

€25 (DKK 186.5) · One-time purchase

Unlock the game
Why read this book

Learn the rules of the career game from someone who has been the one choosing.

Daria Helgogaard has 20 years of experience as a global HR Business Partner in leading international companies. She has sat on the other side of the table: hiring, promoting and developing people across countries and cultures. In this book she shares how careers are really built, so you can stop guessing and start moving forward with a plan.

If you want to know your strengths, show your value to the market and take your next step with confidence, this book gives you the structure and the tools to do it.

Inside the book

Five levels and a Boss Level

  1. Start screenThe Game Has Changed
  2. Your guideFrom the Other Side of the Table
  3. How to playThe Career Game
  4. Your teammateYour AI Teammate
  5. Level 1 · StrategyBuild Your Career Strategy
  6. Level 2 · PositionPosition Your Value
  7. Level 3 · MindsetMaster Your Inner Game
  8. Level 4 · TacticsBuild a CV That Works
  9. Level 5 · VisibilityBuild a Strong LinkedIn Presence
  10. Level 5 · VisibilityNetwork With Purpose
  11. Boss LevelThe Interview
  12. Plot twistWhen the Game Changes
  13. Exit levelSmart Exit
  14. ClosingKeep Playing
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