How to Find a Job in Denmark

Finding a job overseas can seem as daunting as locating the proverbial "needle in a haystack." If you're planning to relocate to Denmark, make sure you have the proper tools and resources to help you overcome language and cultural barriers, simplify your job search and help you find your niche.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Work permit

1. Take a trip to Copenhagen in advance of your move if you don't speak Danish. Walk around town asking about jobs and introducing yourself to as many people as you can find. In Denmark, information about semi-skilled, English-speaking job openings in restaurants, pubs, markets and hotels is often relayed by word of mouth.
2. Go to the Barnes and Noble website to purchase a copy of "International Job Finder: Where the Jobs Are Worldwide," by Daniel Lauber and Kraig Rice (see Resources below). The book's purpose is to provide readers with a comprehensive look at online and offline resources for job-hunting abroad, all for less than $30.
3. Search the Jobs in Copenhagen website, a comprehensive resource for English-speaking professionals seeking employment in Denmark (see Resources below). The site features jobs in sectors like information technology, media and communication, health care and banking/finance.
4. Check out TEFL International for an English teaching certification program and job placement assistance (see Resources below). The organization trains instructors to teach English as a foreign language and helps place them in dozens of countries around the world after they've become accredited.
5. Visit TransitionsAbroad.com for articles, resources and website links for people searching for employment overseas (see Resources below). The website lists short- and long-term job opportunities in Denmark, as well as inclusive information about living and working in the country.
6. Apply for Danish residency and a work permit if you intend to stay in Denmark. For more information on completing the necessary documentation, visit the New To Denmark website (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Find out details about the Danish welfare system. Foreign employees receive welfare benefits, along with lower taxes their first 3 years in the country.
• Do your research to find out more about Danish culture and etiquette before you move. Browse the official country website for information about everything Danish, including Denmark's history, cuisine, arts and industry (see Resources below).