Switzerland is a very appealing place to come and work: the salaries, working conditions and quality of life are very high. But competition for Swiss jobs is fierce and opportunities are more limited for those coming from outside of the EU or EFTA (European Free Trade Association) as there are often quotas for foreign workers in Switzerland, even for highly skilled, well-qualified specialists. Further information is available at the following websites:
As in any foreign country, speaking the local language is a definitive advantage. For your job search, consider the main local language in the area where you wish to work. Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. If you’re aiming to work in an international institution or large multinational company, much of the work may be conducted in English with other non-Swiss nationals. However, for national or smaller Swiss companies, you will almost certainly be required to have a basic command of the local language. The level of language required will depend on the nature of the position and what sort of work you will be doing.
General jobs in Switzerland:
- Jobs
- Jobscout 24
- Jobsuchmaschine
- JobUp
- Jobwinner
- Monster
- Seasonworkers – ski jobs
- StepStone
- Total jobs
Specialist jobs in Switzerland:
- Alpha – for executives
- Darwin – IT and telecoms
- Euro Science Jobs – research and post-doc jobs
- Job Directory – banking and financial sector portal
- Robert Walters – accountancy and finance
- SwissLinx – executive, technology and finance
- Techno Jobs – IT and technical jobs
- Wiley – pharmaceutical
Jobs for English speakers: