Looking for Jobs in Denmark

Luckily for those people that are looking for employment there are a number of jobs in Denmark available with all sorts of skills.

Whether you are a Danish national or someone from abroad there are plenty of jobs in Denmark for you too choose from.

In recent years immigration rules and work restrictions have been tightened which does make it harder for international’s to get a work permit however it is still perfectly possible to work in Denmark.

If you are a European citizen then the good news is that you still have the automatic right to seek employment in Denmark. Also if you find a permanent job in the country that pays 375,000 kroner (Around $69, 0000) or more then you automatically get a work permit under the Pay Limit Scheme.

If you are some one that is seeking jobs in Denmark then it is well worth registering on one of the many job bank websites that are up and running. Some of the recommended ones are Job Zonen, Monster, Step Stone and Job Guiden, you can register your CV on these websites in either English or Danish.

Remember you can come to Denmark and live here whilst you seek a work permit however it is not advisable as you can not work for the 3-6 months it takes to process your application. If you apply for a work permit whilst you still live at home then you can carry on working there until your application is successful.

When you apply for a permit, you apply under the Green Card Scheme. You need to score over 100 points to get a work permit and a residence permit for 3 years. Areas looked at for this permit is education, work experience, language skills, adaptability and your age.

There is also a positive list available for the country. This lists all the jobs that Denmark needs more skills for and will make it easier for you to get accepted in you have any of these skills.

There are many jobs available for residents of the country as well. The working environment in Denmark is favored by many of is laid back attitude, its freedom of

speech rules and the fact that team work is actively encouraged.
In Copenhagen particularly there are a number of headquarters of many major IT, health and research companies which make it an ideal place to live for those seeking jobs in Denmark.