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Hiring international talent? We'll help you find the right support at the right time

Whether you're hiring your first international employee or expanding an international team, this guide helps you find the right organisations, tools and services at every stage of the journey

Need more tailored support? We also offers direct guidance to companies looking to attract, welcome and retain international talent.

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Getting started?

If you're thinking about hiring an international employee, start by understanding your options and explore the tools available.

Danish Industry's Masterclass helps companies make a practical plan for attracting, onboarding and retaining international employees.
Copenhagen Capacity's 'Virksomhedsguiden' offers helps you discover how ready your organisation is and gives you practical guidance on overcoming common barriers when hiring international talent.
Work in Denmark's Step-by-Step Guide walks employers through the entire hiring process, from permits and registrations to practical next steps.
Danish Industry brings together practical guidance on everything you need to know before hiring international employees.

Hire the right candidate

Once you're ready to recruit, these services help you connect with international candidates.

A State of Denmark Job Portal lets companies advertise vacancies directly to international candidates. The programme is part of Virksomhedsudvikling Danmark.
Work in Denmark helps you attract international talent through international job advertising, recruitment support and access to qualified candidates across Europe.
The Hub helps startups attract international talent through its job platform
Aarhus University's Job Bank connects employers with international students and graduates.

Help your employee get settled

Before your employee arrives, start by looking into the right permits.

SIRI (The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration) provides guidance on residence and work permits for international employees.
Virk Assistenten helps employers understand the registrations and applications required when hiring internationally.
Dansk Industri helps member companies apply for residence and work permits for international employees and their families. (Membership of DI required)

Once they are moving, support a smooth relocation process by sharing ressources and insights.

Hello Newcomer gathers everything you need to new as a newcomer in Aarhus
The City of Aarhus' Relocation Guide helps new employees navigate their first practical steps after arriving in Denmark.
The Info Webinars by International Community and the City of Aarhus introduce newcomers to Danish society, culture and key public services.

Create a succesful onboarding

First step is to make a good onboarding plan for your new employee

Danish Industry's Onboarding Checklist helps you structure the practical tasks before, during and after your employee's first day. (Requires DI membership)
State of Denmark's Onboarding Booklet prepares your employee for life in Denmark, helping them understand practical matters and Danish working culture before they arrive.

Next step is to strengthen your onboarding approach and make sure you have an inclusive company culture

Copenhagen Capacity's 'Virksomhedsguiden' offers practical guidance on overcoming common barriers when hiring international talent.
Onboard Denmark helps companies understand and strengthen their workplace culture and collaborative environment when welcoming international employees.
BELONG is a free projects that provides practical tools to strengthen inclusion, belonging and wellbeing in diverse workplaces

Help your employees build a life in Aarhus

Helping an accompanying partner build a career and social network can make a big difference for the long term retention of your new employee

International Employment Unit helps companies retain international employees by supporting their accompanying partners with career guidance through webinars, workshops, events, and 1:1 counselling
IDCN helps accompanying partners expand their professional network through mentoring, networking events and career development opportunities.

Support your employee in creating a life in Aarhus and thriving after 16.00.

Hello Resident gathers everything you need to know to become part of local society.
International Community hosts networking events for professionals, job seekers and families.
Join a Club makes it easy to discover sports clubs and associations across Aarhus.
GENLYD connects internationals with local communities and activities based on shared interests.
Konnectet helps young internationals build meaningful friendships through online and in-person communities.
International Community's Event Portal brings together social and professional events for internationals in Aarhus.

Support your employees in learning Danish

Learning Danish can help international employees feel more confident at work, communicate with colleagues and build stronger connections outside the workplace

The City of Aarhus explains who is entitled to free official Danish language courses and how to get started.
A2B helps companies arrange Danish language courses for employees, whether for individuals or larger teams, and handles the practical administration.
AOF Job & Dansk Aarhus provides the official Danish language programme for refugees and employees in family reunification programmes.
Clavis offers flexible Danish courses and FVU programmes that can be tailored to companies and delivered at the workplace, online or at one of their language centres.

Encourage everyday language practice

Swap Language helps employees practise Danish through online language exchange with others.
Socialkompasset helps employees find local language cafés where they can practise Danish in an informal setting.

Support the whole family

Poikilingo is a language-learning app that helps children develop new language skills, supporting families as they settle into life in Denmark.

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