Meetings at the Jobcenter
Preparations ahead of the meetings are important. Read more about the content of the meetings, booking and special conditions on this page.
Topics for the meetings
1. The next steps on the path to your new job
During the meeting, we will look into new approaches to your job search as well as guidance to the labour market in general. We can also help you find an internship or wage subsidy.
- Preparation
Please decide what you would like to talk about at the meeting
2. Your latest job searches
We will look at your latest job applications, and whether you are applying for jobs on both a geographical and a professional scale. If we asses that you might have a better job opportunity applying more broadly, you will receive advice on how to do so. You may also be required to apply for other specific jobs.
- Prepare
Make sure your joblog fully illustrates your job search activity
3. Your upcoming job search
We will make agreements on which job you will have to apply for in the coming weeks. Your applications must show that you expand your job search on both a geographical and professional scale. You might be required to apply for a job in lines of businesses with labour shortage.
Preparation for your meeting
- Please upload 1-2 specific jobs to your joblog that you will apply for. These jobs must reflect a professional and geographical width in your job search.
FAQ: Booking and illness
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How do I book a meeting at Jobcenter Copenhagen?
Most of the meetings with the Jobcenter are booked by you at Jobnet.dk. When it is time to book your next meeting, you will get a deadline that you can see on "My Page" (Min side) on Jobnet.
Remember to sign up for Nem-SMS and email notifications on Jobnet.dk and borger.dk so you will automatically be notified. Remember to still check Jobnet at least once a week as the SMS can faulter occasionally and it is your responsibility to keep up to date with your appointments and duties at the Jobcenter.
Remember: It is important that you meet your deadline for booking a meeting.
If you do not book a meeting before the deadline expires, you will automatically be unregistered as unemployed at Jobnet and may lose your unemployment benefit funds.
Tips for self-booking (selvbook)
- Book immediately once the deadline becomes visible on Jobnet – so you have the best opportunity to book at a time which suits you.
- You can book meetings that are up to seven days after your deadline.
- Book a meeting as close to your deadline as possible.
I need to book a meeting, but there are no more available times
If there are no available times when you are signing in on Self-book (Selvbook), try to log in the upcoming days, as new timeslots are made available daily basis. If the deadline is about to expire, call 82 56 56 82 to have your deadline extended.
Tips for Self-book (Selvbook)
- Book immediately once the deadline becomes visible on Jobnet – so you have the best opportunity to book at a time which suits you.
- You can book meetings that are up to seven days after your deadline.
- Book a meeting as close to your deadline as possible.
What should I do if I've fallen ill or have a sick child?
Read about how to register sick under the page: Holidays and Illness
FAQ: What do I do if I am
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going to a job interview and I also have an appointment at the Jobcenter.
You can have your meeting in the Jobcenter cancelled if you are going to a job interview on the same day.
Call or write to us to notify us of the interview
in an internship, a wage subsidy or in a job search course
Meetings with the Jobcenter can be done over telephone if you are engaged in an activity approved in "My Plan" (Min Plan) on Jobnet. We will call you during the time period that's on Jobnet.dk.
Remember: we call from unknown number. Make sure that you have updated your phone number on Jobnet.
have part-time work
You still need to attend meetings in person at the Jobcenter if you have a part-time job. However, you can have a scheduled meeting cancelled if you have work at the same time.
Call or write to us about your situation
starting an education og going on maternity leave or retirement
You may be exempt from meetings at the Jobcenter, if you are starting an education or going on maternity leave or retiring within 6 weeks.
Send us documentation through Digital Post.
You must also remember to unsubscribe from Jobnet. You can do this up to 4 weeks before your first day of maternity or retirement.
starting a new job
Read about how you must proceed when you are starting a new job.