Where should I begin looking for a job in Denmark as an international graduate like me?
02 Nov 2026 · Answered by Hardika Gautam · 2 min read
Quick Answer
verified
Start with Jobindex.dk and Jobnet.dk, the main Danish portals, and Workindenmark.dk, which is run by the Danish government for international candidates. Many jobs are never posted, so network with recruiters and employees. Keep your CV to one or two pages, and never pay a recruiter.
Start with the main Danish job portals and build contacts, because many jobs in Denmark are never posted publicly. Avoid paying anyone a large amount just to get a job.
Where to Look and What to Do
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| Job portals | Use Jobindex.dk and Jobnet.dk, the main Danish portals. |
| Government portal | Use Workindenmark.dk, which is run by the Danish government and built for international candidates. |
| LinkedIn works well for tech and corporate roles. | |
| Networking | Connect with Danish recruiters, message people at companies you like and join Denmark-focused groups. |
| Company careers pages | Go straight to the careers pages of large Danish employers such as Novo Nordisk, Vestas, Maersk, Ørsted and Lego. |
| Recruitment agencies | Agencies place foreign candidates in IT and engineering, but never pay a recruiter, since real recruiters are paid by the employer. |
CV and Cover Letter
- Keep your CV to one or two pages.
- Say what you have done in plain words and skip exaggeration.
- Do not add a long personal section. A short profile, and at times a photo, is common on Danish CVs.
- Use a cover letter of about a page that explains why you want this job and this company.
My Advice
Spend your first week on a tight CV and a short list of target employers, then reach out to people at those companies. Contacts often matter more than job boards in Denmark, and any recruiter asking for money is a warning sign.
Will you actually get a job after your Denmark master's?
Talk to a counsellor about real outcomes, salaries and which courses employers hire from.
4.7/5 Google
🎓 25K+ admits
Talk to a Career CounsellorRelated topics
More Post-study work questions
- Is Germany the best first priority country for my course and career scope for a Master's?
- What are the career prospects in Singapore after completing an MPH at NUS as an Indian student?
- Which Master's programs in Europe would be most suitable for someone with a B.Com (69%) and MBA (70%), given my interest in management-focused roles and lack of extensive work experience?
- Which master's course suits a Supply Chain Management graduate planning to study in Canada?
- Which is more suitable for my son's master's education: Dubai or the USA, considering cost, location, program variety, post-study work options, and pathways to permanent residency?
- Which country is more suitable for a Computer Science master's student who prioritizes lower costs and a strong job market, Germany or Ireland?
- After completing my studies, can I stay back in Ireland and apply for permanent residency for a Master's/Bachelor's?
- Can an Indian student get a job in Germany after a master's without prior work experience, especially with good German skills?
More Denmark questions
- When can I start a master's programme in Denmark as an international student?
- What is the residence permit fee for studying in Denmark, and what other hidden costs should I expect in Copenhagen?
- Which scholarships can I apply for to fund an MBA in Denmark?
- What is the living cost in Denmark or Germany?
- How long is the post-study work visa duration in Denmark and other countries in Canada/New Zealand?
- Why did my friend who did final year in the US get visa rejected for the second year and then join Denmark? Why did he opt out of Germany despite it being a top-ranked country for mechanical engineering for a Master's?
- How much is the residence permit fee for studying in Denmark, and how long will it take?
- What other countries besides the Netherlands and Switzerland offer strong post-study work opportunities in food science and technology, similar to Canada, Germany, Australia, the UK, and Ireland?
🎓 Will a master's in Denmark land a job? Talk to Counsellor