Finding a job
For most people it is crucial to have a job in order to settle into a life in Denmark. There are various ways to find employment in Denmark. In this section of the guide you will find the answers to many of the questions you might have regarding job seeking, such as: What can my local municipality do to help me find a job? How will I be able to use my education? Where do I search for jobs?
Danish job centres
There are 91 job centres throughout Denmark which can assist you in finding employment in your area. Read more about Danish job centres.
The Workindenmark centres and workindenmark.dk
Workindenmark.dk is a key player when it comes to the employment of expats. Workindenmark.dk was established by the government and is Denmark's official website for international recruitment and job seeking. The website contains a job and CV bank and a range of important information about the recruitment and hiring process as well as useful facts about residing in Denmark. Read more about the Workindenmark centres.
Assessment of non-Danish qualifications
When you arrive in Denmark you may need an assessment of your non-Danish qualifications, such as university diplomas. Such assessments are carried out by the Danish Agency for International Education, an authority within the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. They have made an overview of why, how and where these assessments are conducted. Read more about assessment of your non-Danish qualifications.
The Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs has an introduction to job searching in Denmark in its publication "Citizen in Denmark".
The Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs has also produced two films about working in Denmark. View the films.