It may feel a bit overwhelming to find a job, but don't worry. There always is a way to find it.
Temporary work agencies are a great way to find a job. They have many job offers and can help you find a job that fits your skills and schedule. They do most of the "dirty" work needed to find an employer.
Unfortunately, the work is temporary and you can suddenly get fired. Also, the earnings are lower (as far as I heard).
JKS is one of Denmark's largest and most well-known temp and recruitment agencies, and they have a local office right here in Horsens. You sign up with them for free, creating a profile with your skills, experience, and what kind of work you're looking for. Companies in and around Horsens who need staff then contact JKS.
This is their specialty. If a company is extra busy, needs someone to cover for an employee on sick leave, or has a short-term project, they hire a vikar through JKS. This could be for a single day, a week, or several months. It's a great way to earn money without a long-term commitment.
Think of Vikar A/S as another key player you should sign up with. They function as a professional matchmaker between companies needing staff and people looking for jobs. They have a strong network of client companies in Horsens and the surrounding region.
They specialize in providing temporary staff to companies in various sectors. Mainly, warehouse worker, production worker, construction worker, office worker, etc.
A popular way to land a job is just being part of any of the Facebook groups for internationals. You can find them in this section here. A lot of local shops and restaurants post job offers on these groups.
Its my personal recommendation as it gives you the most freedom.
They really depend on the kind of work you do. But I can give you some approximates (after tax). Please be aware that these are the estimates and the actual earnings can vary due to many circumstances.
| Job name | Difficulty | Approx. hours per month | Est. earnings per month ( with SU ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dishwashing | Medium | 38-42h | 6500 - 8500 DKK |
| Warehouse worker | Exhausting | 42h+ | 8000 - 13000 DKK |
| Pizza driver | Chill | 38h+ | 7000 - 8500 DKK |
| Wolt or Just Eat delivery | Hard | 50h+ | 7000 - 12000 DKK |
It's real deal and lifesaver for your abroad holiday trips. Feriepenge is a holiday pay that you earn while working. It is usually around 12.5% of your gross salary and it is paid out when you take a holiday.
Feriepenge is automatically collected through your employer and managed by the Feriekonto system.
It varies from person to person but we will drop some names which enable you to make the most money.
Rema 1000 is a supermarket chain in Denmark. They have a warehouse in Horsens and they are always looking for new workers. The work is hard but the pay is good.
You can apply for a job on their website or just go to the warehouse and ask for a job. Ask around your friends, one of them will have the contact info to the office.
The work is hard but the pay is good. You can expect to earn around 10000 - 16000 DKK per month, depending on how many hours you can farm in a month.
NORMAL is a all-around shop chain. They have warehouse in Hedensted (15-20 min from Horsens), so you would need to have a car.
You can apply for a job on their website or just go to the warehouse and ask for a job. Ask around your friends, one of them will have the contact info to the office.
The work is hard and atmosphere might be unwelcoming but the pay is decent.
This is the best and hardest option to get. If you are lucky, you will get a part-time job related to your programme field. It is usually around 10-20 hours per week and the pay varies. But hey, you are gaining experience.
You can expect to earn around 5000 - 12000 DKK per month.
Internship is a great way to gain experience and make connections in your field. It is usually unpaid but it can lead to a full-time job.
You can find internship opportunities on your programme's website or by asking your teachers. You can also find internship opportunities on job sites like Jobindex, Indeed, and LinkedIn. At VIA we have mandatory internship at 5th semester.
Internship is 70% connections/networking, 10% skill and 20% luck. But don't worry, you will find it...
Internship is usually around 3-6 months long and you can expect to work around 35 hours per week. The pay varies but it is usually around 3000 - 16500 DKK per month (before tax).
Also, keep in mind that during internship you CANNOT receive SU, so you need to live on your salary or take up another part-time job on weekends.