First Job Copenhagen

This job search course is for highly educated expats and spouses living in the City of Copenhagen and Greater Copenhagen.

First Job Copenhagen is a free 5-day course in English aiming at giving international talents a greater chance of finding a job in Denmark. 

When you attend the job search course, you will learn more about structuring your CV and cover letter, networking through social media, Danish business culture and more. 

You can apply if you: 

  • Have a valid residence permit (Swedish, Norwegian, Greenlandic and Danes (who have lived abroad for a long time and have now returned to Denmark) are not eligible to participate at this course. Please contact the Jobcenter, if you need help and support regarding your job search)
  • Have lived in Denmark less than 3 years 
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher 
  • Reside in the City of Copenhagen or one of the partner municipalities listed here;  https://ihcph.kk.dk/outside-of-copenhagen
  • Speak and understand English at a professional level

Register for the online course here

REGISTER

PLEASE BE AWARE

This course is only for highly educated expats and spouses living in the City of Copenhagen and Greater Copenhagen.

Register for the physical course here

REGISTER

PLEASE BE AWARE

This course is only for highly educated expats and spouses living in the City of Copenhagen and Greater Copenhagen.

Questions and answers

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How to register for this course?

You can register for the course on our Plan2Learn course registration page.

How is a course structured?

A course consists of both theoretical and practical teaching and you are expected to actively participate.

Do I have to pay for a course?

No, it's free of charge. 

What is your cancellation policy?

We expect you to participate in a full course. If you cancel more than once or don’t show up without cancelling in advance, you will not be allowed to attend First Job Copenhagen.

Do I get a job after attending a course?

Though we do our best to give you a better chance of getting the right job in Denmark, a job is not guaranteed.

Do I need to bring my computer?

Yes.

Can I still participate if I move to another municipality?

 

Yes, If you move to one of the partner municipalities listed here: https://ihcph.kk.dk/outside-of-copenhagen

If you move to a municipality that is not on the list then you cannot participate. 

Video presentation of the course First Job Copenhagen - an introduction to the Danish Labour Market

Watch the video First Job Copenhagen on YouTube (external link)

Contact

First Job Copenhagen

Gammel Køge Landevej 43

2500 Valby

internationalproject@kk.dk