Finding a Job in Denmark – Everything you need to know

Landing a job in Denmark isn’t just about your CV—it’s about understanding the system. And most internationals get it completely wrong.

Finding a Job in Denmark is the complete guide for expats and internationals who are ready to build a career in one of the world’s happiest—but most misunderstood—job markets. Written by Danish author, social science researcher, and corporate leader Dr. Steven Højlund, this book gives you the cultural insight, practical tools, and local strategies to go from invisible applicant to hired professional.

Steven has lived and worked abroad, founded companies in Denmark, led teams in scale-ups and corporates, and interviewed hundreds of internationals. He knows the frustration: you’re highly qualified, full of drive, and applying for job after job—yet hearing nothing back. But it’s not your fault.

Here’s the truth: nearly 80% of jobs in Denmark are filled through networking, not job boards. That means if you’re only applying online, you’re missing out on the real opportunities. This book shows you how to break into the hidden job market and navigate the unspoken rules that locals take for granted.

With this book, you’ll learn how to:

• Stop relying on online applications—and start getting real interviews
• Decode the Danish workplace culture: flat hierarchies, trust-based leadership, and the unwritten social norms that decide whether you get hired or not
• Craft a CV and cover letter that match Danish expectations—not just your home country’s
• Get noticed on LinkedIn and use it like a Dane: the #1 networking platform for job seekers in Denmark
• Find industries actively hiring expats, especially in IT, engineering, healthcare, life sciences, and green energy
• Understand your rights and options with work permits, visas, A-kasse unemployment insurance, and taxes
• Prepare for job interviews that value modesty, collaboration, and culture fit—so you don’t oversell or undersell yourself
• Start networking even if you know no one—with sample messages, event tips, and real-world tactics
• Thrive in the workplace once you’re hired—from navigating work-life balance to building long-term career success

This is more than a job-hunting guide. It’s a cultural roadmap to one of the most unique employment systems in the world.

Whether you’re a new arrival, an international student, or a professional looking to transition into the Danish workforce, this book will save you time, energy, and countless rejections. Instead of wondering what you’re doing wrong, you’ll understand how to do it right—with a strategy that works in Denmark.

Dr. Steven Højlund brings a unique combination of insider experience and expat empathy. As a Danish researcher, manager, podcast host, and author of multiple books on Danish society and entrepreneurship, he understands both sides of the cultural equation. His advice is honest, actionable, and based on real experience—not theory.

Stop playing by foreign rules in a local job market. Start winning with the strategies that work in Denmark.

✔️ Includes checklists, templates, and real-world examples ✔️ Updated for today’s job market: remote work, international hiring, and post-COVID opportunities ✔️ Written by a Danish insider with deep knowledge of society, culture, and career systems

If you’re serious about building a life and career in Denmark, this is the one book you can’t afford to skip.