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Welcome to Jobcenter
København
Do you not speak
Danish?
Engelsk
English
If you want to get work in Denmark, you usually have to speak
Danish. In most cases, foreign citizens who move to Denmark
as adults are eligible for free Danish language tuition. Be sure
to ask your employment consultant what rules apply in your
case, and how much tuition you can receive.
In need of interpretation?
If you have an important interview with Jobcenter København,
you can ask to be accompanied by an interpreter. It is important
that you understand what options you have as an unemployed
We can help you look for work, write applications and improve
your CV. You can also take part in a number of activities, such as
language tuition, that can bring you closer to employment or help
you gain access to an education.
person, and that both parties understand each other completely.
Please let us know well in advance and the job centre will make
sure to book an interpreter to assist you.
The job centre uses professional interpreters. They are neutral
Jobcenter København is run by the City of Copenhagen.
everything that is said. Friends and family are not allowed as
You will be allocated an employment consultant by the job centre.
Together, you will make a plan to help you get a job. Together,
you will identify what actions you yourself can take, and what you
are entitled to as a citizen in Denmark.
interpreters in connection with such interviews.
The consultant can help you apply for vacant positions that have
been advertised. The job centre also offers a range of services
that can make the road to employment easier – one of these just
might be the right thing for you.
the following languages:
Arabic, English, Somali, Turkish and Urdu.
Did you know that:
best ways of gaining employment? Half of those who
have been in subsidized employment are employed
employment within the public sector, this is true in more
than every third case.
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Links:
Jobcenter København: www.kk.dk/ledig (in Danish)
International House:
www.ihcph.dk (in English)
Work in Denmark:
www.workindenmark.dk (in English)
On the road
to employment
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Subsidized employment
Job rotation
There is no doubt in my
mind that the reason I found a
During my apprenticeship I
to vocational education, an
broadened my network. To my
improved grasp of the Danish
already employed in a subsi-
colleagues, clients and col-
dized position. It is easier to
laborators. You must believe
time employment. My work-
in your own competencies.
ing hours are good, as is my
wage. I have every second
employed – regardless of
whether the position you are
important and ask how you
in is subsidized or not.
can help them!
weekend off. I am happy.
Adriana, 32 from Bulgaria
John, 41 from USA
After holding a subsidized position in the City of
Copenhagen, she subsequently secured a job within
He is presently in a permanent position in an IT-business
He is presently working as a bus driver by Arriva
Subsidized position
Apprenticeship
Job rotation
A subsidized position can provide a shortcut to permanent
employment. It can provide you with work-experience, a net-
An apprenticeship can help you become familiar with a business – not to mention an entire industry – improving your
employment opportunities in the process. You can apply for a
4 – 13 week business-apprenticeship. As the apprenticeship
is unpaid, you are eligible for social security or unemployment
You can work as a temp for an employee who’s away on training. This is called job rotation. This way, you can gain experience and consolidate your network within your profession or
become acquainted with a new profession.
Subsidized positions are typically of 3-6 months in length.
Salaries depend on whether your position is in the public or the
private sector. In the public sector, the salary is the equivalent
negotiate your salary within the private sector. In the latter case,
The temporary position can last up to one year and working
hours must be at least 10 hours a week. You will be paid in
keeping with the agreements that apply to the business in
question.
cost of your salary.
Mentor scheme
Do you need extra help in getting started in your new workplace?
Subsidized employment, business apprenticeship and job rotation schemes can be paired with a
mentor scheme. A mentor can guide or introduce you or teach you the ropes. It depends on your
If interested, be sure to ask your employment consultant if you are eligible for a mentor.
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