Find job postings effectively

As a job seeker, it can be difficult to find all relevant positions. Sometimes you unconsciously limit your selection. Here you will learn a method to sort many job postings quickly – and discover opportunities you would otherwise overlook.

The problem with traditional job searching

Many people search for jobs by:

• Typing a specific job title
• Selecting a specific industry
• Limiting to a small geographical area

This gives few results – and you might miss positions where your skills could be used, just with a different title.

A broader approach

The method here is about not limiting to a specific job title or industry. Instead, you only narrow down by:

1. Geography: Which region are you searching in?
2. Time: How old postings do you want to see? (e.g., the last 7 days)

Then you go through the list and assess yourself what is relevant.

How to do it – step by step

Step 1: Go to Jobindex

Jobindex has the most job postings collected in one place. Go to jobindex.dk.

Step 2: Click on Filters

Click directly on "Filtre" (Filters) – without typing a job title first.

Step 3: Select geography

Enter a region, municipality, or distance from your address.

Step 4: Select posting date

Under "Opslagsdato" (Posting date), select e.g., the last 7 days. This way you only get new postings.

Step 5: Click Search

Now all new job postings in your area are displayed – regardless of job title or industry.

Step 6: Review the list

Read the title of each posting:

• Not interesting? Move on to the next
• Interesting title? Read the summary text
• Still interesting? Save the posting for later

Important: Don't open the posting now. Just save it. Otherwise, you'll never get through the list.

How to save postings

You have two options:

1. Copy link: Click on the 3 dots by the posting → "Kopier link" (Copy link) → Save in a document
2. Use the Save function: If you have a Jobindex profile (free), you can click "Gem" (Save) and find the posting under "Gemte jobs" (Saved jobs)

Evaluate your saved postings

When you have gone through the list, go back to your saved postings. For each one:

• Should apply now: Prioritise this one
• Should apply during the week: Set aside time
• Not relevant after all: Delete from the list

How often?

Use the method 2-3 times per week. It takes about 10-20 minutes each time.

This ensures that you:

• Are always updated with the newest postings
• Don't miss opportunities
• Get inspired to apply more broadly

Use the map view

Jobindex has a map function that shows postings geographically. It's useful if you:

• Want to find jobs close to your home
• Want to see if there are opportunities in outlying areas with less competition

Common mistakes to avoid

• Searching too narrowly: You miss relevant positions with other titles
• Reading each posting thoroughly right away: You'll never get through the list
• Forgetting to save: You forget the interesting postings
• Only doing it once: New postings come all the time

Try it yourself

1. Go to jobindex.dk
2. Click on Filters (without typing a job title)
3. Select your region and "last 7 days"
4. Go through the list – save 5-10 interesting postings
5. Evaluate them afterwards: What should be applied for?

Frequently asked questions

Next step

Now you can find job postings effectively. But how do you analyse a posting in depth? In the next guide, you will learn to use AI to analyse job postings – and find the most important keywords.