Work as a worker without knowledge of the language in Switzerland. Work and available vacancies in Switzerland

Employment in Switzerland promises high earnings and career advancement. However, for foreigners trying to find serious vacancies, this state is not as welcoming as it might seem at first glance. The procedure for applying for a job in Switzerland has many difficulties. Strength and patience are required before the task is solved.

Search methods and features of work in Switzerland

There are a few important things to consider before you start searching:

1. You must have a good command of French or Italian or German.
2. Additional knowledge of English will help greatly simplify the task.
3. It is advisable to have a profession that is in demand on the Swiss labor market.
4. Qualifications and work experience must comply with Swiss standards.
5. You need to be prepared for a professional interview.
6. A letter of recommendation from a reputable person (company) never hurts.
7. It is imperative to have a well-written resume.

...We are slowly looking for a cleaning lady (since mid-July) to clean a 2k apartment weekly. The amount of work is small, 50 francs per week. Recommendations needed...

Augusta

http://forum.ruswiss.ch/topic/10918-mutual-assistance-in-job-search/page-46

If an immigrant has all of the above, he will be able to find a job in Switzerland faster. You just need to disseminate information about yourself through information resources and wait for an invitation from the employer. At the same time, it is recommended to offer your services directly to employers and contact companies and firms. There is always a response to a good specialist. At the same time, we should not forget about quotas for hiring foreign labor for countries outside the EU. In Switzerland, this is a kind of law on the basis of which the permit system for foreigners operates.

Employment information can be disseminated in a variety of ways. One of the reliable and proven options is traditional advertisements through newspapers. Popular Swiss print media for advertising are, for example:

• 24 Heures;
• Tages Anzeiger ;
• Le Temps.

Many employers in Switzerland advertise vacancies using print media. Therefore, it makes sense to look for specific vacancies on the pages of such newspapers.

…My first job in Switzerland was through an advertisement in a newspaper. It was a restaurant at a campsite in Wallis. I stayed there for two whole weeks. After that I didn’t work for a year. But my husband found me a really good job. The work is indirectly related to my education. In big cities there are much more opportunities to find work...

Elena Madlen

http://forum.ladoshki.ch/showthread.php?6856-Where-to-start-looking-for-a-job-in-Switzerland-(add-your-advice-or-share-personal-experience)&p=1451&viewfull=1 #post1451

Professions in demand in Switzerland for 2018

• Internet technology specialists,
• broad-spectrum technologies,
• mechanical engineers,
• electronics engineers,
• pharmacists and highly qualified doctors,
• banking managers.

Of course, the main source of information coming from the labor market should be considered Internet resources. The interactive information field of Switzerland is filled with a large number of sites where information about work is collected, sorted and provided to users. Here is just a small part of online platforms dedicated to employment issues:

• jobscout24.ch ;
• jobup.ch ;
• jobs.ch ;
• jobssuchmaschine.ch.

You should not exclude the services of recruitment agencies from your search. These exist in Switzerland, as in other countries. For example, Manpower or Adecco provide employment assistance. True, the work of Swiss agencies is distinguished by one detail - as a rule, they all serve clients who are exclusively from the countries of the European Union. It is a rare Swiss agency that undertakes to employ an immigrant who arrived from outside the EU.

Video about the state of the labor market in Switzerland

Swiss authorities and business representatives often organize job fairs. Attending such events allows you to do more than just find a specific job. At fairs you can get a general picture of the Swiss labor market and make interesting contacts. That is why at Swiss job fairs you can often see Russian tourists who, having received the necessary information, next time visit the country as immigrants on a work visa.

…Being late is the biggest mistake job seekers make when going for their first interview. It tops the list of mistakes that employers have to face when first meeting with applicants for a vacant position...

Bagina Oftringen

http://forum.ladoshki.ch/showthread.php?15312-Job-interview-(how-to-behave-and-what-not-to-say)&p=163785&viewfull=1#post163785

The most common vacancies and salary levels

The most common vacancies in the categories of highly paid professions traditionally remain positions for accountants, financial employees, and IT specialists. Salaries here are in the range of 4,000 – 7,000 euros per month of work. Meanwhile, in addition to highly qualified workers, simple labor is no less in demand. Nurses, nannies, waiters, bartenders, laborers - such vacancies are often found in offers from employers.

Table: salary levels for low-skilled vacancies

The minimum wage has not been officially established in the country.. Nevertheless, any industrial production or business structure independently determines the minimum wage for its workers, which is agreed upon with trade union organizations. For highly skilled workers, the minimum wage averages around 3,800 euros per month. However, for low qualifications this figure usually does not exceed 1000 euros.

Most enterprises, organizations and firms in Switzerland use full-time work practices. The routine is no different from the Russian scheme. Standard option: work shift starts at 8:00, ends at 17:30. There is a lunch break. The next vacation is the same as for many workers in Russia - four weeks.

Stages of official employment

Once a suitable vacancy on the labor market has been found and an agreement has been established with the employer, the stage of official employment begins. The receiving party must forward the application regarding the immigrant's employment to the appropriate authority. Usually this is a public employment service operating in a specific canton (administrative-territorial entity).

The cantonal employment service reviews the application and, after approval, forwards the document to the SEM (State Secretariat for Migration). Here the documents are reviewed again. Any decision of the secretariat is sent in writing to all parties involved in the process. If a positive decision is made, the next stage begins - obtaining a visa to enter Switzerland.

The visa is issued through the Swiss consulate in the country of which the immigrant is a citizen.. The State Migration Service sends information about the work permit to the consulate. Based on this information and documents submitted by the future employee, a work visa is issued.

…you’re welcome to come, but they won’t give you a job without a permit. And you can’t get a permit without work. In 90% of cases, knowledge of 1–2 state languages ​​is required, with the exception of highly qualified specialists and top managers. We have already written about prices - an apartment in a large city from 1000, pork 50, beef 70, pizza from 15, an average restaurant for 2 ~150...

http://forum.ee/t302039/shvejtcariya/#entry4352641

Subtleties of obtaining a work visa to Switzerland

As a rule, to work in Switzerland, a “D” series visa is issued, the validity of which exceeds 3 months. The following package of documents is required for registration:

• a completed application form from the applicant (in one of three languages: French, German, Spanish),
• the applicant's foreign passport,
• copies of important pages of the passport,
• four photos, size 35x45 mm, color on a white background,
• copy of Schengen visa (if available),
• certificate of financial status (or fact of employer sponsorship),
• a police certificate confirming no criminal record or prosecution,
• original employment contract (plus two copies),
• medical insurance policy.

Typically, consideration of the application and issuance of a visa lasts no more than two months. During the registration process, the consulate may request additional documents or information. Having received a visa, you can go to Switzerland, where upon arrival, you must apply for a residence permit (biometric immigrant identification card) within 14 days.

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Holders of a work visa to Switzerland should keep in mind that this document cannot be extended. If your visa expires, but prospects for continuing work open up, you will need to leave the country and apply for a new work visa.

Work and residence permits for foreigners, including Russians

Applying for a work permit for non-EU citizens is subject to higher requirements than for EU citizens. Swiss conditions present the employer with a tough choice. An immigrant worker (Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakh) can be hired only if there are no candidates from Switzerland or EU countries.

Video about working in Switzerland for those over 50

If there are candidates, but the employer still makes a choice in favor of a foreigner not from Switzerland or the EU, he will have to explain to the relevant services why such a choice was made. The policy of separation in favor of EU countries greatly limits the desire of immigrants to work in Switzerland. Only a few are lucky - well-educated, highly qualified specialists who do not live within the united Europe.

A residence permit for immigrants from third countries is issued based on one of three categories:

• category "L"
• category "B"
• category "C".

Residence permit category "L" is a short-term permit. Issued for a period of up to one year. There are extension possibilities (up to 2 years), but are applied only in exceptional cases.

A residence permit of category “B” is issued for 12 months. Annual automatic renewal is supported for this type of document. The main condition for renewal is that the holder has financial security to live in the country. Income tax is levied on the applicant's source of income. A residence permit of category “B” is issued taking into account state quotas. The holder of such a permit does not have the right to live outside the borders of the canton where the document was received.

Residence permit category “C” is issued to third-country citizens who have been legally and permanently in Switzerland for at least 10 years. The registration procedure is approved by the federal government. This type of permit allows you to freely work and reside in any canton of the country. Holders of a residence permit category “C” pay income tax as usual.

The audience of foreigners who do not require a work permit are, again, citizens of the European Union and countries that are members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). However, there are time limits - no more than three months. If the length of stay is longer, permission will be required for this category of immigrants.

...Permit B is usually given to those who have a permanent work contract. Those who have a temporary contract are given a permit L (by the way, the recent trend is to give a permit for the first two years even with a permanent contract). And a permanent permit C is given after 10 or 5 years (Augusta has already explained), plus - to professors immediately (in the sense, not to those who have the academic title of professor, but to those who are invited to a professorial position at a Swiss university)...

Goncharov

http://forum.ruswiss.ch/topic/10918-mutual-assistance-in-job-search/page-45

…for those who have a permanent contract, there is no problem getting a permit B for 5 years. Personally, it took me about 3 weeks and cost 85 francs, I only contacted Gemeinde (local municipality) about this: I paid 20 francs for registering a place of residence - Meldebestätigung and 65 francs for a permit from the Zürich Migrationsamt issued to me in the same municipality ...

Alexey_L

http://forum.ee/t302039/shvejtcariya/#entry4352655

Consequences of illegal employment in Switzerland

According to studies, the shadow economy of Switzerland reaches a value of 7.6%. This figure is significantly lower than in countries such as Germany (13.5%), France (11%), Portugal (19.4%), Spain (19.2%), Italy (21.6%), Great Britain (10.5%). The Swiss managed to achieve this result thanks to the introduction of a new Law against illegal employment.

The provisions of the law gave more powers to law enforcement agencies to carry out inspections of businesses. In addition, the authorities have tightened sanctions applied to both illegal workers and employers. An immigrant's presence in the country illegally and work without permission - these violations are punishable by up to 1 year in prison and a fine.

The most severe punishment is applied in the construction and agricultural sectors. Here, employers who violate the law are subject to sanctions in the form of reduced subsidies and blocked access to government tenders. In addition, the guilty employer risks receiving a fine of up to 1 million francs and imprisonment for up to 5 years.

Internship in Switzerland

An internship in Switzerland can be considered a successful approach to getting a job. True, most of the proposals in this direction come from university students and graduates. The good thing about an internship is that foreigners who have acquired practical skills have a better chance of finding a job in the future. In addition, the possibility of securing a job in the place where the former student or graduate practiced is not excluded.

A variety of areas of the Swiss labor industry are open for internships. For example, graduates of agricultural universities have access to internships at both large agricultural enterprises and small private farms. The duration of internships can be from 3 to 18 months.

Standard requirements for trainees:

• students, university graduates (age up to 30 years),
• compliance of the trainee’s specialization with the place of practice,
• knowledge of German language,
• having a driver's license.

Interns are usually paid a stipend. The average payment amount is CHF 2,000 per month. These are the so-called gross accruals, subject to tax. The trainee must also pay an insurance fee. The total amount of taxes and fees is approximately 50% of the scholarship. There is usually no stipend paid for the first month of the internship. This period is considered a probationary period.

What is the probationary period of an internship? If during this period either party finds reasons for refusing to practice, the contractual relationship may be terminated without any justification. After the trial period, you won’t be able to just break off the relationship. A good reason is already needed here. For the receiving party, for example, such a reason could be:

• violation by the trainee of safety regulations and production instructions,
• lack of mutual understanding between the intern and the administration,
• violation of the work schedule,
• violation of labor discipline and rules of conduct,
• material damage due to the fault of the trainee.

Trainees, like other workers, are given regular leave. The length of leave depends on the age of the participant. Trainees under 20 years of age receive more vacation days than those over 20.

...an internship is also possible after graduating from a university in Switzerland, but you need to look at the specific vacancy and look at the requirements. Since sometimes it is written that an internship should be in the process of your training, and sometimes companies write that they are interested in those who have already graduated...

Olga Kaloyerova

http://forum.ladoshki.ch/showthread.php?6856-Where-to-start-looking-for-a-job-in-Switzerland-(add-your-advice-or-share-personal-experience)&p=738490&viewfull=1 #post738490

Business immigration as a way to move to Switzerland

The method of moving to Switzerland through business cannot be called simple, but it is a real and practice-proven option.

Video about business immigration to Switzerland

Obtaining a residence permit becomes possible if the immigrant is employed in his own business. It would seem that everything is simple. However, it is not enough just to get yourself a position in your own company. You will have to justify such a step and prove to the cantonal authorities that there are no other candidates from among local applicants or those arriving from EU countries.

Even if an immigrant businessman manages to go through all these steps and obtain a work permit and residence permit, it is too early to calm down. The created business will have to be actively developed, thereby confirming its benefits for the residents and authorities of the canton. It is necessary to conduct a full-fledged operation of the company - make a profit, pay taxes, hire employees and pay salaries. Otherwise, there is a risk of quickly losing the acquired residence permit.

A simpler alternative to the first method is to purchase an already established business in Switzerland. The method is less expensive for the immigrant, in terms of time and effort, but requires the investment of large capital. In essence, this method can be considered immigration through investment in the Swiss economy. According to various estimates, obtaining a residence permit in this way is estimated at 1.5–2 million Swiss francs.

There is a misconception that a residence permit in Switzerland can be acquired along with the purchase of real estate. For example, a person buys several apartments. He intends to live in one apartment himself, and intends to rent out the others as part of a small business. It would seem that there are grounds for a residence permit. Meanwhile, any business activity related to the rental of real estate, where a foreigner owns more than 40% of the shares, is prohibited by Swiss law. The only option left is to create a joint venture, where the real owner will own a significantly smaller stake.

...You can open a management, holding, production company, representative office or branch. Registering your company today is the most reliable, but quite expensive way to move to the country...

Gregory

http://kompromata.net/immigration_to/switzerland.html

A Swiss residence permit combined with a work permit is a tempting prospect for an immigrant, but difficult to implement. This path seems doubly difficult for people who are not EU citizens. And yet you need to strive for the best. Any problem can be solved if you are persistent. There are already examples: today thousands of successful immigrants from Russia live in Switzerland.

Switzerland, the country of cheese and the most accurate watches in the world. What else do we know about this country? How easy is it to find a job here? First of all, let's understand the language, in Switzerland there are 4 official languages ​​- Romansh, German, Italian and French. Some employers do not require in-depth knowledge of one of these languages, it all depends on the nature of the work being performed. Sometimes a basic level of proficiency in one of the country’s languages ​​or English is enough to work, for example, as a laborer or cleaner. But if you are applying for more qualified and accordingly paid work, you will have to deepen your knowledge of languages. You can get a job in the IT field only with knowledge of the English language; knowledge of the local language will not be a prerequisite.

The next mandatory item is the preparation of permits, including a work visa. A visa to work in Switzerland is issued (as in a number of other EU countries) on the basis of an official invitation from an employer or an employment contract.

As for skilled labor, it all depends on your skills and education; you can get a job as an electrician, welder, driver, etc. For unskilled workers, there is a large selection of vacancies: waiter, bartender, nanny, nurse, secretary, courier, etc.

Where to look for vacancies in Switzerland?

The most common way to find a job is through personal contacts (friends, relatives, colleagues). You can also use special forums for finding a job in Switzerland. If you speak the language well and already have an idea of ​​where exactly you want to work, you can look for employers’ websites and write to them directly. One of the proven and working tools is the website; current vacancies in different countries of the world are posted here. As for Switzerland, there are currently 59 vacancies posted there. Mostly domestic staff and construction. In the domestic staff category, nannies, housekeepers, governesses are required - the offered salaries range from 1000 to 2000 euros. As for builders, electricians, tilers, electricians are in demand today - salaries range from 1,500 to 5,000 euros.

The site’s specialists will be happy to help you find a job in Switzerland with decent pay. You can count on us.

Before you decide to go to work in Switzerland, you should find out how things are with employment there. If you want to change your place of residence and try your luck abroad, you need to find out detailed information about the country you are planning to travel to.

Popular specialties

Experience shows that many seekers of a better life abroad are often confident that there will always be work for foreigners in Switzerland, as in other countries. It never hurts to check the information before you start packing your bags and saying goodbye to your homeland. For example, the recruiting company Manpower, which has earned worldwide trust, provided reliable information based on research that was conducted in the field of identifying the most in-demand specialties. It’s worth listening to the data, if only because the information was collected in almost forty different countries around the world. Approximately forty thousand people participated in the study. As a result, it was revealed that work in Switzerland for Russians can be found in such specialties as engineer, IT specialist, and accountant. Management specialties are also in demand.

Future prospects

Based on the research conducted by recruiters, we can conclude that working in Switzerland is an entirely achievable goal for Russians. Data obtained during the study of the issue of in-demand specialties indicate that professions that are not relevant in Russia are in demand abroad. There is also work for Russians in Switzerland without knowledge of the language. For example, programmers, accountants, engineers and ordinary workers will always be able to find a job. Of course, with knowledge of the language this will be much easier. If we compare the situation in Russia, then such specialties, unfortunately, in most cases end up out of work.

Having received a work permit in Switzerland, you can go and try your luck abroad. After all, the demand for certain specialties is only growing every year. This is a forensic accountant and computer security specialist. In addition, the wages are very decent. For example, a pharmacist earns approximately seventy thousand dollars per year. This figure can even reach 95 thousand dollars. A forensic accountant earns between $50,000 and $70,000 a year. Computer security specialists earn more than others. Their work is valued at at least the equivalent of one hundred thousand dollars a year. There is a similar job in Switzerland for everyone who knows how to skillfully fight hackers and viruses. Moreover, the demand for them will constantly grow.

Applying for a Swiss visa

To get to Switzerland, you need to get a visa. There are several types of visa documents. They vary depending on the purpose for which you are going there. For example, there may be a tourist, guest, transit, business, study and child visa. Separately, we can mention the fiancé visa. This atypical visa document is required in order to get married in Switzerland. To get a job you need to have a work visa. This document is made when a person is invited to work in Switzerland or is sent there on an exchange. A work permit in Switzerland can only be obtained with an open visa. In order not to be refused in its registration, especially if this is done for the first time.

It is worth advising you to use the help of specialists who can not only speed up the process, but also avoid many mistakes that will cause a refusal to obtain a Swiss visa.

Employment

At the moment, work in Switzerland is in demand among Russians. Due to the increasing number of job seekers, the country has introduced certain restrictions on hiring foreigners. The number of vacancies for them has also decreased. Preference is given to citizens of the European Union. To begin cooperation, you must provide a petition in which the applicant notes the importance of employment. Only after this can you obtain a work permit in Switzerland, as well as a residence permit in the country. Obtaining a visa can be considered a good start in achieving goals related to changing your place of residence and work, and the beginning of a new stage in life.

The Swiss labor market is by far the most attractive. The high level of economy and wages, comfortable living conditions attract job seekers from all over the world. However, employers are very picky about their workforce: they mainly require highly qualified specialists with experience. In addition, it is necessary to go through the diploma confirmation procedure. Unskilled workers can only find seasonal work during the summer months. This is mainly the processing and collection of crops, the tourism business, and the service sector. Without knowledge of the language, it is more difficult to find a job. It will be much easier for an applicant with knowledge of English to adapt to local conditions. French, German and Italian are also spoken here.

Available vacancies for 2019 are presented on our website. We work without intermediaries, so you can view and select an ad absolutely free. All available jobs are only from direct employers with a full description of requirements, salary level and contact details. Persons with permission to work in Switzerland, as well as their families, can find employment on an equal basis with local residents. We have a large selection of vacancies, including in other countries, so everyone will find a suitable option for themselves.

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