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Known for their long standing history of political neutrality, yodeling, and decadent chocolates, Switzerland is a top destination for bankers, politicians and adventure seekers. Surrounded by the Alps, the Central Plateau and the Jura in Western Europe, Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world. Switzerland is home to a variety of international organizations including the World Economic Forum, the International Olympic Committee, the Red Cross, the World Trade Organization, and FIFA. Consistently ranked as having one of the highest quality of life standards, it’s no wonder that Switzerland is a top destination for international internships. Below we have listed a few resources to start your international internship search in Switzerland.
Job Search Overview
If looking to find a job in Switzerland from abroad, time and patience are indispensable. There are several resources to help secure a position in Switzerland. Online websites, along with more traditional forums of job searching, such as employment agencies, temporary agencies, recruitment agencies and classified advertisements in newspapers and trade magazines, are good ways to find available positions. Recruitment agencies and Internet-based sources are the most widespread ways of looking for a job in Switzerland.
Online Job Sites
Iagora
http://iwork.iagora.com/jobs/Switzerland/listing/ (German, French, Italian, Spanish, English)
This European job portal provides information on entry-level jobs and internships in Switzerland.
Government Employment Resources
The Swiss Confederation consists of 26 cantons, each of which has a Cantonal Job Placement Office (CJPO). The majority of unemployed seeking work register with CJPO, even though there is a well-developed private recruiting sector. The CJPO keeps and organizes databases of job offers and attempt to match candidates’ profiles with the market’s needs, but it is very uncommon that very skilled or qualified people find a good job through CJPO. Most of people who find jobs through CJPO services are unskilled/low-skilled or seasonal workers. However, registration at a CJPO is necessary to receive unemployment benefits, so CJPO acts as a registry of unemployment and offers a good opportunity for basic training and re-qualification courses.
Internship Programs
CIEL
http://www.ciel.org (English)
CIEL’s intern/extern program in Geneva offers law students and undergraduates excellent opportunities to gain experience in the field of international environmental law. Externs work full- or part-time during the school year usually receiving credit from their schools. Summer interns typically work full-time during the summer months. Due to limited resources, almost all internships and externships are unpaid.
CIEL (Switzerland)
15 rue des Savoises
CH-1205 Geneva
Tel: +41 (22) 789-05-00
Fax: +41 (22) 789-05-00
Email: geneva@ciel.org
Staffing Agencies and Temporary Help Firms
Some recruitment agencies provide information about seasonal as well as permanent jobs. The permanent positions generally include hotels and restaurants; bars and clubs; couriers or resort representatives; sports instructors; manual workers; voluntary workers. Seasonal winter positions include “chalet girls,” ski technicians, ski instructors and guides. Starting in September each year, many tourist offices keep lists of job vacancies for the coming winter.
Executive Recruiters and Search Firms
Atkinson Stuart (Worldwide Search Network WSN)
http://www.atkinsonstuart.com (English)
Atkinson Stuart is a leading Swiss management consulting firm specialized in global executive searches. WSN specializes in worldwide executive searches. Through Atkinson Stuart, WSN members provide their services to clients with international recruiting needs, with an emphasis on management positions. Clients of the network are organizations with growing international senior management needs.
Newspapers that Publish Job Advertisements
Tages-Anzeiger
http://www.tages-anzeiger.ch
The “Employment” section of this newspaper, Stellen-Anzeiger, is the biggest in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. It is issued biweekly as a 70-page attachment.
This is just a sample of what you’ll find in the complete Switzerland guide. Are you interested in learning more about living and working in Switzerland ? Check out the Swiss Country Guide and many more at www.goinglobal.com.
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