Student job and career
Here you'll find information on where to look for a student job, rules and regulations and inspiration for your job search as student or graduate.
A student job in Denmark can e.g. be a part-time job within the service sector, a student job at your faculty or within the field of employment you wish to work in after university. Regardless of the nature of your employment, it's never bad to bolster your CV with a student job for your future career.
Besides the benefits of work experience and funding for your everyday life, your student job is also a great way to meet people, acquire skills in Danish and learn about Danish work culture.
As finding a student job can be challenging, it's best to plan your finances so that you are able to support yourself without a job during the first semester.
Check out the links below for information on the rules for working in Denmark as a student and links to hunting down a student or graduate job. Also: ask around - many jobs are found through your network!
Social media
LinkedIn is very popular in Denmark. Make sure that you have an updated profile to provide potential employers with a good sense of your background and skills.
You can find many groups for internationals looking for jobs on Facebook. These will often have job postings from smaller workplaces.
Hand out your CV in stores, cafés, bars, and restaurants
However, before you hand a random staff member your CV, make sure to ask them how to apply for a job. Many brand stores or cafés have an online system for job applications, and a CV on paper handed to the staff might not reach the manager in charge of hiring.
Ask people you know
More than often people find jobs through their personal networks. So ask your friends, classmates, or other students if they know of any places that are hiring. Let people know what kind of experience you have so that they will keep you in mind if something opens up.
Check out the companies' websites
Positions in retail, bars, and hotels might be posted on the company website - that goes for larger chains in particular.
You can also send unsolicited applications to smaller companies. Include a short description of how you can help the company if hired.
Aarhus University guidance
Aarhus University offers a range of guidance and information directed towards students looking for student jobs, internships, thesis collaborations with companies or jobs as a graduate. Find more information here.
Your (international) student counsellor
Your higher school of education may also be able to guide you towards where to find more information on relevant student jobs or internships within your field of study as well as events on company dating.
Jobbanks for your job search
Workindenmark provides information about terms of employment, workplace culture, best job search tips, E-learning and webinars as well as CVs, cover letters and unsolicited applications. Moreover, it provides an extensive job portal with job openings especially relevant for international job seekers.
Studenterhus Aarhus is running a job portal that offers a number of postings in Danish and English for trainees, internships, student workers, and volunteering.
Aarhus University collects several jobs, internships, and programs in their job- and project bank for students and graduates.