Part-time jobs in Denmark

Get work experience while studying

Student jobs are normally part-time, entry-level positions with pay, dedicated to individuals undertaking a higher education degree. However, this can vary much from country to country. We have aggregated a list of part-time positions in Denmark below. 

With a workweek spanning from 10-30 hours, these positions can be occupied for as long as one is a student. Student jobs form an attractive option for students that wish to improve their employability skills in connection to their academic profile.

Student jobs are great ways to get your foot in the door at your favourite company. If you start as a student, and show that you add great value to the company, odds are that you will already have a head start when you graduate, in relation to landing a full-time position. You have already learned the ropes, required only limited additional training, and you already know the organisation. 

Tip: Get started on the application process for your part-time job by updating your CV and writing a cover letter that is tailored to the job description.

Living and working in Denmark

Denmark is the smallest country in Scandinavia in the northern part of Europe. 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, and banking. This has spawned multinational companies like LEGO, A. P. Møller-Mærsk, Novo Nordisk, and Vestas Wind Systems, which all Danes are immensely proud of. Several of these companies have available part-time jobs throughout the year. The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, obviously making it the centre for most business activity. However, Aarhus and Aalborg in Jutland and Odense in Funen also house major company headquarters. 

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.