Jobindex Archive is a powerful Danish tool that shows you which companies have been hiring in your field. Even if a position has been filled, it tells you the company is active and might welcome an intern.
What is Jobindex Archive?
Jobindex is Denmark's largest job board. Their archive contains all job postings from recent years, including positions that are now filled. This is valuable for internship seekers because:
- You can see which companies hire people with your skills
- Companies that have hired recently might need more help
- You can find contact information and learn about company needs
How to use it
- Go to Jobindex.dk and create a free account if you don't have one
- Search for job titles in your field (e.g., "marketing assistant", "software developer")
- Filter by location if you have geographic preferences
- Look at closed postings – these companies were recently hiring
- Note company names and add them to your list
What to look for
When reviewing job postings (active or archived), note:
- Company name and location: For your list
- Contact person: Often listed in the posting
- Required skills: Do you match what they're looking for?
- Company size: Smaller companies may be more flexible about interns
- Posting frequency: Companies that post often are growing
How to approach these companies
When contacting a company you found through archived postings:
- Don't mention that the job is filled – focus on your interest in the company
- Reference specific things about the company that interest you
- Offer value by explaining what skills you bring
- Be clear that you're looking for an internship, not a paid position
Other Danish job boards to check
Besides Jobindex, consider searching:
- LinkedIn Jobs: Strong for professional roles
- Job.dk: Wide variety of positions
- Ofir.dk: Another major Danish job board
- Industry-specific sites: IT-jobbank.dk, Finans.dk jobs, etc.
Key takeaways
- Jobindex Archive shows which companies have been hiring in your field
- Even filled positions indicate companies that might welcome interns
- Note contact information and company details for your list
- When contacting, focus on your interest and value – not the old posting