Work in Denmark: Destination West Zealand

Looking for a career in biotech? Start with the right education. 
Kalundborg, West Zealand is not only Scandinavia’s largest bioindustrial cluster – it’s a unique place to study and shape your future career. Home to world-leading pharmaceutical production, cutting-edge research, and the award-winning Kalundborg Symbiosis. Here, your studies can lead directly to exciting career opportunities in a thriving international community with more than 5,000 industrial workplaces across some of Denmark’s largest companies.

As a student in Kalundborg, you collaborate closely with the city’s innovative biotech industry. From your first project to your master’s thesis, you get the opportunity to work with real-life cases from world-leading companies. Collaborating with industry opens doors to showcase your skills, build valuable connections, and explore opportunities that often leads to a job during your studies or after graduation.

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📝 Registrering 

Se hvordan I opretter en ny konto her.

Har jeres virksomhed allerede en konto, kan I registrere jer ved at logge ind her.

📢 Annoncering af stillingsopslag

For at få mest muligt ud af markedsføringen af jeres virksomhed og stillinger, anbefaler vi, at I slår jeres stillinger op på jeres stand hurtigst muligt. Kandidater kan nemlig se jeres stand 4 uger før selve jobmessen afholdes. Se hvordan I opretter stillingsopslag her.

I optimerer jeres stillingsopslag ved at: 

• Beskrive stillingens indhold og forventede kvalifikationer tydeligt.
• Skrive stillingsopslaget på engelsk.
• Henvise til egen jobportal og/eller hjemmeside. 

Vær dog opmærksom på at platformen giver jobsøgere mulighed for at søge stillinger direkte via platformen. Derfor er det vigtigt, at I løbende holder øje med platformen, så I ikke går glip af kvalificerede ansøgere.

📅 Book online interview

I har mulighed for at booke online interview med kandidater, der har vist interesse for en af jeres stillinger. På jobmessen den 14. maj har I adgang til nogle 30-minutters ”interview slots”. I vælger på forhånd, hvilke ”slots”, I vil gøre tilgængelige for kandidater. Se hvordan her.

Online interview afholdes via audio-video chat programmet Jitsi. I behøver hverken at installere programmet eller tilpasse jeres system/firewall. 

💬 Chat med kandidater på messedagen

Via en chat-funktion, der er indbygget som en del af jeres udstillerkonto, har I mulighed for at chatte med kandidater i løbet af dagen. Vi forventer, at I er tilgængelige til at chatte med kandidater i messens to timer (medmindre I holder oplæg). 

📧 Vil I vide mere?

Kontakt os på workindenmark@workindenmark.dk

Vi glæder os til at byde jer velkommen den 14. maj 2025

Held og lykke med rekrutteringen!

📝 Register

See how to create a new account here. 

If your organisation already has an account, you can register for the fair here. 

📢 Advertising job vacancies

To maximize the visibility of your company and job vacancies, we recommend that you post your positions on your booth as soon as possible. Candidates will be able to see your booth four weeks before the job fair. See how to create job vacancies here. 

You can optimize your job vacancies by: 

• Making a clear and detailed description of the position and the required qualifications.
• Writing the job vacancy in English.
• Referring to your own job portal and/or website. 

Be aware that the platform offers jobseekers the opportunity to apply for positions directly through the platform. Make sure to keep an eye on the platform on a regular basis so you do not miss any qualified job applicants.

📅 Book online interviews

The platform offers you the opportunity to book online interviews with relevant candidates who have shown interest in a specific position. During the job fair on May 14th, you will have access to 30 minutes interview slots. You decide when to make interview slots available. See how here. 

The online interviews work via the audio and video chat program Jitsi, which you do not have to install or adapt to any systems or firewalls.

💬  Chat with candidates on the day of the fair

Via the chat function, which is a part of your exhibitor booth, it is possible to chat with candidates throughout the day. We expect you to be available to chat with candidates for the duration of the fair (two hours) - unless you are conducting a presentation. 

📧 Would you like to know more?

Please contact us on workindenmark@workindenmark.dk

We are looking forward to welcoming you all on May 14th.

Good luck with your recruiting!

Dear Participant,

Thank you for joining our upcoming event taking place online on 1 October, 2025. 

In order to get the most of this job fair we recommend you to:

Register and upload your CV

When you register, be specific about your language, technical or soft skills, as well as educational fields. You can add your picture and, if you have one, your Skype account ID. If you haven’t done so yet, we strongly advise you to have your CV uploaded in English or have it retrieved from the EURES portal. You can as well add your LinkedIn profile or any online portfolio. For guidance on how to register and create your profile watch the video.

Apply for jobs & confirm your attendance to interviews

There will be plenty of jobs waiting for you on the platform. Browse through these vacancies and apply as soon as possible to those matching your skills and expectations. Uploading your CV is not enough, the employer can only view your profile/ CV when you apply for their jobs.

Companies may also invite you for one or more online interviews to take place on the event day.

In case you are pre-selected, you will get a notification by the employer(s) on possible timeslots for the interview, to which you should answer as quickly as possible.

If you have already applied, you might have some invitations pending your confirmation. Please check on a regular basis. 

Prepare for the interview(s)

In order to better prepare, you should thoroughly research available information on the participating employers page, their main projects and recruitment needs. Select the companies you want to approach, or who have invited you for an interview, identify the questions you may want to ask and try to anticipate possible questions from the employer.

A professional appearance is important (even if the interview is online) and a good level of English combined with a positive attitude, will prove highly beneficial.

Please make sure, ahead of the day of an online interview, that you have access to:

• PC, laptop, tablet / iPad or another mobile device plus a headset with a microphone and a webcam
• a stable internet connection

If you have an interview time slot confirmed, the employer will contact you on the time agreed. 

On the event day, you can chat with employers and EURES advisers regarding job possibilities and other related issues. 

We look forward to meeting you online on 1 October 2025, and wish you good luck on your job search!

In Denmark – just like many other countries – you can either rent or buy a home. In Denmark there is also a special form of housing called the “condominium apartment” or “housing cooperative” (Danish: andelsbolig). This housing type can be considered to be something between renting and ownership. You buy a share in a building, then pay a monthly housing fee, which is used by the condominium association (Danish: andelsboligforening) for expenses such as interest payments, repairs and upgrades.

Get more information here.

Workindenmark

Dannebrogsgade 3, 1. 
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Phone: +45 72 22 33 00 
E-mail: workindenmark@workindenmark.dk  

Publications

Prepare for your stay in Denmark, by reading our Workindenmark publications.

• Live and Work in Denmark
  Do you want more information on living and working in Denmark? We have collected the most essential tips and information for you here.

• Make it work in Denmark
  Meet 7 expats currently working and living in Denmark. They share their experiences about working and living in Denmark to inspire others who are considering relocating to Denmark.

In Denmark, there are many international communities which help expats find their way in Denmark.
 

We know, that starting a life in Denmark might be complicated, and that is why, it is sometimes easier to talk to other expats who have been in the same situation as you. 

The International Citizen Services can help you with all your documents and registrations you need when starting your new life in Denmark. They are also helpful with all the additional information you might need.

On this page, you will find the adresses of the International Citizens Services:
https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/settle-in-denmark/ics-international-citizen-service

And on this page you can find local International Communities:
https://workindenmark.dk/working-in-denmark/international-communities/&…;

Before diving into your job search, make sure you’re set to live and work in Denmark legally!

📜 Denmark’s residence and work rules depend on where you're from. The Danish regulations distinguish between three overall categories of citizenships:

✅ Nordic citizens (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland) – No permit needed!

✅ EU/EEA & Swiss citizens – You're good to go, no permit required!

🚨 Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens – You must apply for a residence and work permit before working in Denmark—even if you hold an EU Blue Card from another country.

Make your move to Denmark smooth and stress-free by reading more about the Danish residence and work permit here: 

📌 Newtodenmark: Important registrations when you move to Denmark

📌 ICS: International Citizen Service

Stand Out & Get Hired in Denmark! 

Danish employers expect you to be well-prepared, when appying for a job, so if you’re a great match for a position, you might just land an interview! 🎯 Make sure you're ready by following these essential job application tips:

Ace Your Application 📝

✅ Tailor Your CV & Cover Letter – Highlight how your skills match the specific job ad’s requirements. Employers want to see why you are the perfect fit!

✅ Submit Electronically – Usually, you submit your CV and cover letter electronically – the company will contact selected applicants to be interviewed.

Do Your Homework 🔍

✅ Research the Company – The more you know about their business, the better you can show how your skills add value.

✅Showcase Relevant Qualifications

    🎓 Recent graduate? Attach a copy of your diploma.

    📂 Experienced professional? Only include diplomas if requested in the job ad.

Make an Instant Impact ⚡

Most employers decide within minutes if you're a strong candidate! Keep your CV and cover letter clear, concise, and compelling.

🚀 Ready to boost your chances? We’ve gathered expert tips on:

📌 Creating a winning CV

📌 Writing a strong cover letter

📌 Applying unsolicited

📌 Nailing your job interview

Start preparing today and get one step closer to your dream job in Denmark!

EU Financial Support Scheme for Job Seekers

If you are a citizen or resident of EU, Norway or Iceland, you may be eligible fo financial support to cover some of the expenses related to job interviews or relocation within EU. 🏠

The Targeted Mobility Scheme (TMS) is an EU mobility scheme with the aim to increase mobility of workers and match those to employers with shortages in EU. Target groups are jobseekers aged 18 or older and employers from an EU country, Norway or Iceland. 👩‍💼👨‍💼

For more information about TMS:

EU Financial support for jobseekers (TMS)

🔨 The Danish labour market

🏢 Workplace culture in Denmark

🏡 Life in Denmark

🌍 Denmark through expat eyes

🚲 The official website of Denmark