Relocation Guide | Spring 2013 – the Joy of Jutland
Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.
Career
Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?
Jobs
Are you a recent arrival in Denmark, or are you planning on relocating here soon? Check out the spring update of our Relocation Guide. It’s packed with everything you needed to know about your new home – but didn’t know to ask
Between 2008 and 2023, average weekly working hours increased by 1.2 hours among immigrants, while falling by 0.5 hours among Danes. Things are different for asylum-seekers and descendants. Furthermore, nearly one in five employees now reports feeling stressed
In Denmark, the “Great Replacement” theory is no longer confined to the fringes of far-right conspiracies: it’s making its way into mainstream discourse. For Mira C. Skadegård, associate professor at Aalborg University in Copenhagen and expert in structural discrimination, its growing popularity reveals a “deep, irrational fear that politicians are capitalizing on”
Second episode of the series about how internationals are doing in Denmark. This one is about belonging: while many internationals say they are struggling to find a place in the Danish tribe, many initiatives have been launched and organisations are working. The challenge, at this point, seems to be bringing them together.
With hundreds of events, world-class brands, and tens of thousands of visitors, the main design festival in Scandinavia and Northern Europe is about to start. Keep it Real is the theme for the 2025 edition
A demographic projection by SDU, made for Politiken, claimed that by 2096, immigrants and their descendants could outnumber Danes of Danish origin. The report sparked a national debate, especially due to the framing of a possible “replacement.” Critics, including researchers from the Rockwool Foundation, called the calculation flawed and misleading, saying that there is a “racist logic” behind it.
Many internationals in Denmark face ongoing challenges, with finding a job as the biggest hurdle. Being overcharged for housing comes second, while paperwork is a major obstacle for non-EU citizens.
Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.
Career
Between 2008 and 2023, average weekly working hours increased by 1.2 hours among immigrants, while falling by 0.5 hours among Danes. Things are different for asylum-seekers and descendants. Furthermore, nearly one in five employees now reports feeling stressed
After a decline during 2022–2023, the number of vacancies has been increasing since 2024. However, there are still differences between geographical areas and industries
A survey conducted on 18,000 people shows that one-third of those interviewed found a job through their personal network, the same proportion as those who found a job via job advertisements. Institutional channels, like job centers, lag behind
Jobs
(If you are already a member, you can simply close this box.)