Job Resources
Recruitment agencies and Internet-based sources are the most widespread ways of looking for a job in Switzerland.
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Business and Networking
There are many business networking groups in Switzerland, which are useful for finding employment and entrepreneurial contacts.
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Employment Trends
Unemployment recently fell to a 5.5 year low of 2.5 percent.
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Financial Considerations
Switzerland is known as a country of high wages and a high cost of living.
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Information Technology
The number of people involved in IT has risen in the last two years to 13.8 percent of the employed population.
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Resume/CVs
When applying to an international company, an English version of the CV (no more than two pages) should be sent.
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Engineering
While Swiss industrial growth recently slowed more sharply than expected, industry analysts expect it to pick up in the near future.
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Interviewing Advice
The Swiss are very punctual for both business and social occasions and they expect the same from others.
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Accounting and Finance
Switzerland has long been viewed worldwide as a country of banks, insurance companies and financial services.
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Work Permits/Visas
Switzerland has entered into agreements with the European Union concerning immigration and employment even though it is not a member.
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Sales & Marketing
Professionals in the sales and marketing fields are widespread and play important roles in the business of almost all Swiss companies.
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Cultural Advice
Business cards are important for doing business and networking in Switzerland.
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