Work in Switzerland

Information on the labour market, legal framework and how to find a job in Switzerland.

Finding work in Switzerland

Switzerland's reputation for high wages is definitely one of the things that make this country so appealing to expats. So how do ...

Zurich's labour market

You are interested in moving to Zurich, but dont know where to start? It would be a good idea to do some research and understand ...

The work culture in Zurich

Many expats move to Zurich because of the attractive salary many companies offer. Prior to their move, little may be known about ...

Working in Zurich

Zurich is one of the preferred destinations in Switzerland for expats. Being the country's economic and financial centre ...

The work culture in Geneva

The phrase live to work is applicable in many offices in and around Geneva, which can be a culture shock to some foreign ...

The labour market in Geneva

It is predicted that Switzerland could face a labour shortfall of around half a million workers by 2030, so foreign workers ...

Working in Geneva

Geneva is Switzerland's second most densely populated city after Zurich – and one of the country's best expat destinations ...

The Swiss labour market

The labour market in Switzerland is great, overall: Switzerland benefits from great working conditions and an unemployment rate ...

Working in Bern

Nestled on the River Aare, the Swiss capital may be the political center of the country but it is notably less fast-paced than ...

Working in Lausanne

On the banks of lake Geneva, cosmopolitan and affluent Lausanne is the capital city of the French-speaking canton of Vaud ...

Working in Basel

Home of Erasmus and Art Basel, Switzerland's third biggest city is a magnet for culture lovers – it has, after all ...

Working in Fribourg

Located between the Western and the German-speaking parts of the country, Fribourg (or Freiburg) is one of Switzerland's ...

Setting up a business in Switzerland

Switzerland is known to be a land of opportunities. Thousands of businessmen and foreign investors from across the world travel ...

Internships in Switzerland

If you want to acquire professional experiences in Switzerland, an internship could be a great opportunity to get your ...

Applying for a job

A job application in Switzerland consists of a quite extensive "Dossier", containing at least:

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