Finding a job in Denmark
There are several ways of finding work in Denmark.
• You can seek work among the job ads placed by employers in local newspapers or via a job portal such as http://www.workindenmark.dk.
• You can advertise. On job portals such as http://www.workindenmark.dk you can also advertise for work and upload information about your educational background and previous jobs (CV).
• Unsolicited application. You can always send an unsolicited application to an employer in an area of Denmark where you would like to work.
• Recommendation. You may know someone who already works in Denmark and could put you in touch with their employer.
Employers
There are various ways of being hired for work in the public sector. You can be employed by:
• A municipal employer
• A private employer
• A temping agency – either in Denmark or in your home country.
Danish skills
Contact with members of the public is central to working in the public sector, and proficiency in Danish is therefore essential. As a prerequisite for working with people, you must complete an intensive Danish course when you are hired for a position in Denmark.
Vocational background
Education is important in Denmark, and the aim is for everyone working with people, for example, in elderly care, to have received qualifying training.
But you do not need to be a skilled worker to get a job in the public sector in Denmark.
Have your qualifications assessed
You can have your educational qualifications and work experience assessed by CIRIUS, which can also identify the occupational area to which they correspond in Denmark.
In Denmark some social and health sector jobs require professional authorisation. If you come from an EU country, you may be able to transfer your authorisation, but this is not an option for non-EU citizens.
Contract of employment
Regardless of whether a collective agreement has been made, employers in Denmark are legally required to offer you a contract of employment when you are hired or by the latest one month after you have started in your job.
If you are looking for a job in Denmark in these areas
- care of the elderly, sick and disabled
- children and young people
- catering and cleaning services
- technical and maintenance services