View workplaces, articles and jobs relevant for you:

Career advice

Tags: expats

The Law of Jante

Writing applications

5 common mistakes in job searching in Denmark

Being an international is tough, especially in Denmark. We have to learn not only the culture and language but how to go about job searching in Denmark. I understand this feeling being an American and living in Denmark. It has had its challenges, especially in finding your dream job while living in a foreign country.

07.03.2025
By: Kate Dahl - Job Consultant for Internationals in Denmark, CareerDenmark.dk

Writing applications

Here are some quick tips to try and ensure your application is at the top of the pile. The advice here will very likely apply to all applications for a job you’ll ever make whether it is a solicited or invited application, for a student or graduate position and in Denmark or elsewhere.

07.05.2024
By: Daniel Bird (edited 2024)

The Law of Jante

Getting a good job in your field of expertise can be quite challenging for internationals in Denmark. Luckily, there is knowledge, which can help you to better navigate the landscape of Danish jobs. One of the biggest factors is the so-called Law of Jante, which you can get a quite thorough intro to here.

23.11.2023
By: Alexander Trøstrup Steuernagel, Move On Career