Where to find open positions

Open positions are mainly advertised on the Internet, with a small proportion of job advertisements published in print media. The external page NZZ (German) and external page Tagesanzeiger (German) newspapers run job advertisements in both their online and printed editions.

Advertisements are not the only channel available to you when it comes to looking for work: state-run employment services, professional employment agencies, personnel consultants or headhunters can also help you with your job search.

There are various online job platforms which you can use to look for open positions and set up a personal search request. Some job platforms are industry-specific, which means that they specialise in particular professional fields such as healthcare or education. Depending on the area of work you are interested in, it may be worth looking on these specialist platforms.

Unsolicited applications are also common in Switzerland. This involves sending an application to a company you would like to work for, even if they do not currently have any advertised open positions. There are certain formal rules you will need to follow when making an unsolicited application. external page Tips on applying for jobs