Getting a job in Denmark is hard – here’s how to beat the competition

More and more internationals are looking for jobs in Denmark. But only a few are recruited directly. Here, career consultant Kate Dahl shares her best advice for jobseekers.

Nicolai Kampmann

Nov 21, 2023

More and more internationals are looking for jobs in Denmark. But only a few are recruited directly. Here, career consultant Kate Dahl shares her best advice for jobseekers.

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