IT internships in Denmark

An internship in Denmark - your first step towards a cool career

More than a clever way of gaining relevant practical knowledge of the function of a business, IT internships are also frequently identified as the best way to land a full-time job. They form an excellent opportunity to test out your theoretical skill sets, get insights to employer or career paths and extend your professional network. The specific attributes of internships, such as their duration, type, and whether or not they are paid, tend to vary. More than providing valuable and relevant experience, an internship extends your professional network, which may be one of the most valuable currencies in a modern working environment.

Tip: Get started on the application process for your internship by using the Graduateland CV Builder to update your CV. Both your CV and your cover letter should be tailored to the job description.

The essentials of a career in IT

Information technology (IT) refers to the study, design, development, application, employment, support or administration of computer technologies and other multimedia to collect, store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data in a business or enterprise setting. A rapidly expanding field due to the continuous advancements in technology, IT offers a vast array of internship opportunities all over the globe, including Denmark.

Tip: Make sure to do some research on what kind of tasks might await you in the field of IT! That knowledge will make it much easier for you to answer and ask questions in a job interview.

Living and working in Denmark

The kingdom of Denmark is located in the northern part of Europe, as part of Scandinavia. Despite being a large country only a few centuries ago, thanks to aggressive warfare and a heritage from the mighty Vikings, Denmark today is a small country, with less than 6 million citizens. Still, there are plenty of opportunities to find IT internships there.

As with many smaller countries, Denmark has been forced to rely on innovation and technology in order to compete in a globalised world, and the country has become a leader in several industries. Naturally, this reflects on the labour market where there is a high demand for skilled candidates across many industries, including biotechnology, environmental and renewable energy, production, shipping, banking and IT. 

The universities in Denmark offer their students a range of programmes that can help you start and advance your career in different ways. 4 of them are active partners in the Graduateland Network: University of Aarhus, Copenhagen Business School, University of Copenhagen, and the Copenhagen Business Academy.

Tip: Be aware that the requirements for job applications in Denmark may be different from what you are used to. So spend some time finding out what a standard Scandinavian CV looks like and how to formulate a cover letter for Scandinavian companies.

Also, prepare for the way that job interviews are usually conducted in Scandinavia.