Find a job in Denmark
Job portals and practical tips for international job seekers – from Jobnet and Workindenmark to LinkedIn and Jobindex.
A job offer is the first step
For most Danish work permits you need a concrete job offer from a Danish employer. Here are the job portals where Danish companies and public employers advertise their vacancies – in Danish and in English.
Public job portals
Jobnet
The official Danish job portal run by the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment, with thousands of vacancies across the country. If you apply under the Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme, the job must have been advertised here. jobnet.dk
Workindenmark
The official Danish service for international job seekers: jobs where international candidates are sought, advice on job hunting in Denmark and free webinars in English. workindenmark.dk
EURES
The European Commission’s job portal with vacancies across the EU and EEA – including Denmark. Jobs under the Supplementary Pay Limit Scheme must also be advertised here. eures.europa.eu
Private job portals
Jobindex
Denmark’s largest private job portal, covering all industries. Search for “English” to find jobs where the working language is English. jobindex.dk
Many Danish companies and recruitment agencies post vacancies and approach candidates directly on LinkedIn. Keep your profile up to date and in English. linkedin.com
Indeed
Collects vacancies from many different sources, so you can search broadly in one place. dk.indeed.com
The Hub
Jobs in Nordic startups and growth companies, often with English as the working language. thehub.io
Graduateland
Student jobs, internships and graduate positions – relevant if you study or have just graduated in Denmark. graduateland.com
Apply to the certified companies (fast track)
SIRI has certified almost 1,000 Danish companies to hire employees from outside the EU under the fast-track scheme – including Novo Nordisk, LEGO, Grundfos, Danfoss, Carlsberg, DSV, Maersk, Danske Bank, Coloplast and AstraZeneca. If you get a job with a certified company, you can normally be granted a preliminary permit and start working as soon as the application is submitted – and processing is usually faster.
- See the full list at SIRI: Certified companies (nyidanmark.dk)
- Check the list before you apply: if the employer is on it, mention fast track in your application – it is a plus for the employer.
- Fast track still requires that you meet one of the tracks – e.g. the Pay Limit track (DKK 552,000 per year), the educational track or the researcher track. Read about the fast-track scheme.
Tips for your job search
- Check the work permit requirements before you accept. For example, the salary must be at least DKK 552,000 a year under the Pay Limit Scheme, or the job must be on the Positive List.
- Use a Danish CV format. Keep your CV to 1–2 pages and write a short, targeted cover letter for each job.
- Send unsolicited applications. This is common in Denmark and can open doors to jobs that are never advertised.
- Beware of fake job offers. Danish employers never charge money for a job, a visa or a work permit. If you are asked to pay, it is most likely a scam.
- Do not start work too early. As a rule, you may only start working once your work permit has been granted. Working without a permit can have consequences for both you and the employer.
Once you have a job offer
Send us the job offer or the contract. We review whether the position and salary meet the requirements and which scheme fits best – for example the Pay Limit Scheme, the Positive List or Fast-track. If you wish, we prepare the entire application.
Frequently asked questions
Can I look for a job in Denmark while living abroad?
Yes. Most job portals can be used from anywhere in the world, and many interviews take place online. Once you have a job offer, you can apply for a work permit from your home country.
Do I need to speak Danish?
Not always. Many companies – especially in IT, engineering, research and international firms – use English as their working language. Danish skills do open more doors, though.
May I look for a job while in Denmark as a tourist?
You may look for jobs and attend interviews, but you may not work until your work permit has been granted.
What do I do once I have a job offer?
Contact us with the job offer. We assess whether you meet the requirements and help you apply for the right permit, so you can start as soon as possible.
Last updated October 2026. We have no affiliation with the job portals and receive no payment for mentioning them.
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