Insider tips for finding student jobs

Copenhagen is an expensive city and international students may find it tough to make ends meet. Here are some University Post tips to find a job

by Patricia Trincado

Finding a job in Copenhagen can be a tough job in itself for international students.

However, there are many places where you will be really appreciated as foreigner: Take advantage of this, and do not give up.

There are actually many options to earn some money, get experience, and meet people during your time abroad.

Companies related to your own country
The easiest places to find a job as an exchange student are places which somehow bear a relation to your own nationality. For example: if you are Italian, an Italian restaurant. It could be restaurants serving dishes from your own country, bars or clubs, but also companies or any other institutions in Denmark from your country.

Ask for information about these places and where to find them in the embassy of your country in Copenhagen.

Clean rooms in hotels
This is one of the places in which internationals are more than welcome when finding employment.

Many cleaning staff are required, not only in hotels, but also in private homes, offices, hospitals, etc.

The advantage to this kind of position is that, in most of the cases, you are not going to be asked for Danish language skills.

Jobs Fairs
All students and new graduates from the University of Copenhagen are welcome to participate in different fairs that the university organises every year.

At a career fair, you will meet different companies and you will be able to have an informal talk with them.

International places
This is the best and easiest option for exchange students and other internationals looking for a job in Copenhagen.

Don’t just sit there! There are many cafés, bars, clubs or restaurants around the city where you will be more than welcome and appreciated as a foreigner.

Go for a walk near the Strøget and other tourist spots, and if you see a spot that looks they need international staff, go in and ask!

Other options are the Copenhagen Airport and, of course, the University of Copenhagen.

Take part in an experiment!
The Department of Economics of the University of Copenhagen is always running different types of economic experiments.

Typical experiments last a couple of hours and they may pay for it depending on your performance in the experiment.

Click here to register.

Economic experiments are one thing. Medical experiments are another. This sounds scary, but most of the time it isn’t.

Student teaching assistant
The University of Copenhagen offers students the possibility of being a student teaching assistant in a course that you have already taken.

If you are interested, ask the teacher if assistants are required. Some teaching assistant posts are also posted on the job portal of the University.

Click here to see the job portal.

Temp job agencies
Temporary job agencies are ideal for students who are not looking for a full time job. They offer different types of temporary employments, so that you can study and work at the same time. Try them out.

Here is a selection of agencies:

• Manpower


• Adecco


• Randstad

Volunteer jobs
It seems paradoxical that we judge this to be a number one insider tip for jobs, but don’t drop the idea of volunteering. It may be a good way of meeting people, having fun, and may lead to other paid jobs.

Cph Volunteers is a website where you can find many volunteer activities and events around Copenhagen. You will not be paid for this work, but most of the times there is a reward, such as free tickets for events, free meals, etc.

Click here to register.

Another option is working at the Student Café, the Studenterhuset, where you will get free tickets for drinks.

More information here.

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