How to find a job in switzerland.

Updated: Apr 7, 2019

I would like to provide some practical steps to create some opportunities for yourself, especially if you have a « non typical » profile in the Swiss market.

If you have been looking for a job for a while without success, this article is just for you!

Step 1 - You are the product

I strongly suggest to build a marketing plan for yourself before hitting the market with your applications. Your marketing plan should be coherent in terms of:

- Message

- Quality of your application

- Target market

- Invest time in your cover letters and resume.

Your communication must be coherent everywhere. Invest in a good quality headshot to post on your online profile and on your resume.

Tip: Remember you won’t get a chance to make a second good first impression!

Step 2 - Make a list of what you are looking for in a position

The notion of « market » is vast. Are you looking for a position in coherence with your other life goals? Example: Seeking a Senior Leadership role while wanting to have more free time to do other things. Most candidates have a hard time because they are conflicted on their goal(s). I suggest making a list of what you are looking for in a position.

Step 3 - Think network

If you are new in town, you probably don’t know many people. Start joining many groups and go out to events.

www.executives-int.ch/event

www.imd.org/alumni/clubs/switzerland-geneva/events/

http://zurich.eventful.com/events/categories/business

www.amcham.ch/events/

Additional resources to increase your chances to get work opportunities :