Jobs in der Schweiz
posted by Pauline Pham in Switzerland forum
Hi Maria
I've started looking for work here myself and it's not easy, depending on your qualifications. In your field, I think you will need to know the language. Fortunately in my work area (pharmaceutical industry) it is not as necessary but it does limit your option to work for smaller local companies, and not just the bigger/international ones. Also, I've been told a few times now that they have made it harder for a non-European to be given work over a Swiss/European. I'm Australian, and apparently a company would be expected to check in the UK first for an employee if they want someone with certain skills plus English native language. I'm getting married to a Swissie soon so luckily I won't have that problem (I hope!). Don't rely on coming here and getting a work visa granted to you - the chances are very slim unless you have lucrative skills that a company would be willing to use their time/money/resources to hire you. Switzerland is a popular target for workers due to its high salary and good quality of life, so there will likely be competition out there. Good luck!