Jobs in Denmark

The Danish economy is strong and has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the European Union (EU). In fact, Denmark’s central bank said in September 2016 that the country would need to expand its workforce – including through immigration – in order to meet the demand for labor. Another study, by Ugebrevet A4, found that more than half of the new vacancies created in Denmark between 2013 and 2015 were filled by foreign workers. Therefore, it is possible to find employment across all job sectors. Pharmaceuticals, maritime shipping, high-tech agriculture and renewable energy are among the most important industries. However, there is a particular lack of skills in certain areas, such as engineering, construction, healthcare, teaching and IT. The government maintains a Positive List of shortage occupations and if you have qualifications in any of these fields you should find it relatively easy to secure a job.

You can find jobs from Social media tools such as LinkedIn are used extensively for recruitment in Denmark, so ensuring that your profile is up to date and building a network of relevant professionals are good ways to improve your chances of getting a job. Learn more about job hunting and social media.