Working as a nurse in Switzerland. How to find a permanent job in Switzerland for Russians and other foreigners

Switzerland… The land of contradictions and indescribable harmony. Our compatriots are attracted here by unique picturesque landscapes, respectful attitude and love. local population to the visitors.

Geneva especially welcomes experienced workers with higher education. Such people are always held in high esteem here, nothing will prevent them from developing, moving forward, because Switzerland has excellent conditions for doing business.
Getting a job in Geneva means becoming a wealthy, wealthy person.

Finding an ideal job for yourself while staying at home is possible in some ways.

• Employment with the help of a specialized recruitment agency. This is the most reliable and proven way to get the desired job even for uneducated people.
  The employees of the organization will be happy to help you with registration necessary documentation. As a rule, this service costs a certain amount of money.
• You can carve out a few minutes for, or ask your friends. This option leaves much to be desired, because the Swiss are used to trusting only proven facts. So do not try to convince a potential employer of your qualifications without the presence of intermediary structures.

What should a foreigner have to work in Geneva

Where can you get a job in Switzerland?

Let's look at which areas require more labor.

1. Medical. You are incredibly lucky if you are the owner of medical education, because you have every chance to get a long-awaited job in Geneva. To become an applicant for a certain vacancy, you need to confirm your diploma in " international organization Red Cross".

It is also a prerequisite to obtain the right to practice medicine in the canton of Geneva where you will conduct your labor activity. This procedure will cost about 1200 francs. When the administrative chores are over, you can start looking for a job.

2.Sector of services. This area is ideal for those people who do not have high qualifications and extensive work experience. For example, you can become an ordinary employee at the airport: guard objects, maintain premises, accompany passengers. Never visit the airport directly for a job unless you want to make yourself laugh. The recruitment process should be accompanied by a passage through specialized recruiting agencies.

3. Banking sector. People who know a lot about banking and finance will find it easy to find a job. The offers are quite diverse, there is work for both beginners and professionals in their field.

Work abroad is the most budget way immigration. Switzerland is considered one of the most developed countries Western Europe. Work in this country is not only a high salary, but also comfortable conditions labor and social security. Switzerland attracts highly qualified specialists in various areas and spheres of economic, educational and other activities.

How can Russians, Ukrainians, Kazakhstanis and residents of other countries find work in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, the employment of a potential employee is entrusted to the employer. He is the one who arranges all required documents and permissions associated with the employment of the necessary specialist. Therefore, on initial stage you should look for an employer. This can be done through a specialized recruitment agency (or by asking for help from relatives or friends who work or live in Switzerland). And also there is always the opportunity to use sites of the corresponding orientation to search for a vacancy of interest.

It should be borne in mind that in Switzerland three languages ​​​​(German, French and Italian) have official status. Sometimes Romansh is also required for work (in part business communication with its bearers). Knowledge in English is a priority for foreign specialists.

Table: list of resources for finding a job in Switzerland

Resource Information	Website address
An official resource representing the public service that assists in finding employment in Switzerland.	https://www.job-room.ch/pages/job/jobSearch.xhtml
The most famous job search services via the Internet in Switzerland.	http://www.jobup.ch/en/ http://www.jobscout24.ch/de/ http://jobwinner.ch/en/ http://deutsch.monster.ch/ http://topjobs.ch/en/ http://www.jobs.ch/en/
Job aggregators for Switzerland.	http://www.simplyhired.ch http://ch.jobrapido.com https://switzerland.xpatjobs.com/ http://neuvoo.ch/de https://www.jobagent.ch/
A resource listing over 170 specialized Swiss job search sites.	http://forum.ladoshki.ch/showthread.php?21056-Swiss-job-search-sites
Swiss business data for direct access to employers.	https://www.swissfirms.ch/en/
A resource with a list of addresses of Swiss newspapers and periodicals, where announcements of required vacancies are published.	http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/switzerl.htm
The most popular recruitment agencies in Switzerland.	http://www.adecco.ch/de-ch/NotFound?item=%2fpages%2fdefault&user=extranet%5cAnonymous&site=adecco.ch https://www.manpower.ch/en/
Full list recruitment agencies Switzerland.	http://www.avg-seco.admin.ch/WebVerzeichnis/ServletWebVerzeichnis
Job search resource in Eastern Switzerland.	http://www.ostjob.ch/
Jobs in Switzerland for managers and financiers.	https://www.robertwalters.ch/ http://alpha.ch/en/
Specialized job search resources in the field of IT.	http://www.darwinrecruitment.com/telecommunications-jobs/it-jobs-in-switzerland/ https://www.technojobs.co.uk/jobs-in/switzerland

In fact, people with a head are needed everywhere. And if there are connections and good work initially in Russia, then later the connections will help to immigrate! And if you are “zero” in Russia, then maybe you won’t be useful there either! Although the Swiss like to hire Russian chefs, sellers on tour. shops, IT specialists, humanities teachers of unusual languages ​​and super smart doctors. But I think the list is not limited to this. Although the country is such that they love quality very much and are responsible for it. Again, the two main whales on which you can immigrate are acquaintances who, although they don’t really need to push you somewhere, but out of special love, they can, the second one is connections in the business sphere - why not move your business here. True, it is necessary that the company be headed by a native... And the taxes here are not as extortionate as in Europe - 25%.

Vladimir Titov

http://shweisarus.ru/poleznoe/163-rabota-v-shweisarii-otzyvy.html

Video: the right approach to finding a job in Switzerland

Minimum wage and average wages

The level of wages in Switzerland is high. But when looking for vacancies, it is necessary to take into account that real income after taxes will be 20-25% lower than indicated by the employer. But in any case, the level of taxation individuals in the country is low.

In Switzerland, as is customary in Russia, there is no advance payment and pay. Salary is paid once a month. In addition, at the end of the year, each company accrues an additional 13 salaries to its employees.

The issue of the minimum wage in Switzerland is not regulated at the legislative level. This is due to the territorial structure of the country, consisting of twenty cantons ( autonomous regions) and six half-cantons. Each of these entities has its own laws, limited by the federal constitution. Accordingly, in different cantons, the level of wages can vary significantly. Nevertheless, the minimum wage is always agreed with the trade unions of enterprises and is at the level of 3.5-4 thousand francs (CHF) per month, which in terms of rubles will be from 220 to 250 thousand rubles. at a rate of 1.58 CHF for 100 RUB. Payment for such specialties as hairdressers, waiters, cleaners may be below the minimum and be at the level of 1.5-2.7 thousand CHF per month.

They count every penny, because there are no such social payments as in Russia! Everyone pays taxes (at least a quarter of income), you have to pay much more for accommodation than in Russia, high-quality natural products also cost a lot of money! Therefore, if you do not count the money, you will quickly find yourself on the street! For the same reason, they don’t have children there, children immediately turn into a pauper.

Dmitry

http://visasam.ru/emigration/rabota/srednya-zarplata-v-shveicarii.html

Average salary in Switzerland for the most common professions in 2016 (CHF/month):

• insurers, financiers and bankers - 13-15 thousand;
• engineering professions - 9.5 thousand;
• medical workers and pharmacists - 8-9 thousand;
• public sector employees - 8 thousand;
• IT sphere - 7.5–8 thousand;
• construction specialties - 7.5 thousand;
• drivers - 4–4.5 thousand;
• farming - 4–4.5 thousand;
• various types of unskilled work - 2–2.5 thousand rubles

The most in-demand professions in Switzerland

In 2016, the most popular were:

• chefs with knowledge of the peculiarities of national cuisine;
• employees in the tourism business;
• teachers of foreign languages;
• specialists in the field of IT-technologies;
• anesthesiologists and radiologists;
• specialists in the field of banking;
• specialists in the field of insurance;
• telecommunications professionals.

Unfortunately, in Switzerland it is quite difficult to find a job for candidates over the age of 50. And this applies not only to foreigners, but also to the natives of the country.

Video: employment in Switzerland for those over 50

Working hours and holidays

In accordance with the current in Switzerland federal law working time should not exceed 50 hours per week. And in the field of industry, as well as for technical workers and large sellers trade enterprises, office staff this figure is not more than 45 hours. Working the rest of the time is not prohibited, but is considered overtime and is usually paid at double the rate. In Switzerland, part-time employment is practiced. For example, a 90% employment rate with a 45-hour work week means that the worker has an additional day off every two weeks (excluding weekends).

Vacation is allowed to be taken twice a year at the rate of two weeks at each registration. For employees under 20 years of age, the total duration of leave is five weeks.

The procedure for official employment

In Switzerland, there are quotas for the employment of foreigners, which were significantly reduced in 2016. The decrease amounted to approximately one thousand places for each current specialty. The decision on this issue was taken by the Government of Switzerland. It is expected that this will reduce the unemployment rate in the country.

Official employment begins from the moment a suitable vacancy is found and all issues are preliminarily agreed with the employer. After all, it is he who sends the relevant application for employment of a foreign worker to the canton's employment service. After consideration and approval, it goes to the State Secretariat for Migration, where it is reviewed again. Registration of a work visa to Switzerland begins only after a positive decision of this body. But before that, you still need to obtain a work permit, which is not issued without a residence permit in the country. As you can see, the procedure is rather complicated.

Employment begins with an agreement between the employee and the employer

How and where to get a work visa

For the possibility of employment, a national visa type D is issued, which has the status of a worker, the period of stay for which is more than three months. To do this, you must contact the Consulate of Switzerland in the country of residence of the applicant.

Documents for obtaining a work visa:

1. Questionnaires filled out on one of official languages(3 pcs.).
2. Foreign passport with at least two blank pages.
3. Color photographs (4 pieces according to ICAO standards).
4. Copies of the international passport - 2 pcs. (pages with photo, full name, signature).
5. Copies of the last two Schengen visas (if any).
6. Evidence of financial security. If this is a problem, the Swiss employer can act as a guarantor.
7. Certificate of no criminal record.
8. A motivation letter indicating the reason for the move and the address of residence in Switzerland. You may need an invitation from a Swiss company.
9. Confirmation of a work permit in Switzerland.
10. Medical insurance.

It should be borne in mind that the consular staff, if necessary, may request other information at their discretion. The application is considered from six to eight weeks, after which a positive decision can be made and a visa issued.

Switzerland does not provide for the extension of a work visa directly in the country. To do this, you need to leave. Only after that you can apply for a new work visa and again go through all the steps necessary to obtain it.

Video: personal experience of obtaining a Swiss visa

Obtaining a work permit

A work permit in Switzerland is issued to an invited foreign specialist by the Office of Labor and Employment of the respective canton upon an application submitted by the employer. In this case, the employer must convincingly justify economic feasibility hiring a specific employee and confirm that there are no applicants for this vacancy among Swiss citizens. It should also be taken into account that residents of the European Union have a preferential right to employment in this country compared to Russians and candidates from the CIS.

A work permit can only be approved after obtaining another permit - a residence permit (permit), which is issued by the migration departments of each of the 26 cantons. There are several categories of such a residence permit.

To be eligible for employment, one of the following permits must be obtained:

1. Category L permit - the validity of this residence permit does not exceed two years and is usually used for long-term business trips or temporary work under a contract in a Swiss company without the possibility of changing the place of employment.
2. Category B permit is issued for a period of one year with the possibility of extension. A long-term contract with a Swiss employer is required.
3. Category C permit is a type of residence permit that allows permanent residence in Switzerland. Issued after a ten-year stay in the country. Allows you to apply for citizenship. You can not only change workplace but also the freedom to run your own business.

Residents of the European Union may not receive a residence permit in Switzerland, but only for the first three months of stay in the country. Otherwise, the procedure for employment for them is the same as for other foreigners.

There are several types of residence and work permits in Switzerland.

What are the consequences of illegal employment

Switzerland has legislation to combat illegal employment. The attitude of the authorities towards illegal employment is negative, and the measures applied to violators are quite harsh.
The employer may be deprived state subsidies and access to tenders. In addition, there is a risk of a fine of up to 1 million CHF and a prison term of up to five years.
An illegal worker can be expelled from the country and denied re-entry. He may also be subject to a fine or imprisonment for up to one year.

Video: the consequences of illegal employment in Switzerland

Internship in Switzerland

Internships in Switzerland are available to students and graduates. It provides an opportunity to have an excellent practice in a developed European country. An internship opens up prospects for getting an interesting job later. high paying job. And for this, in Switzerland you can find many vacancies in various sectors of the economy.

The duration of internships ranges from three months to one and a half years. At the same time, a monthly stipend of up to 2 thousand CHF is paid. Candidates may be placed on probation when applying for an internship. In this case, violations are indicated for which the practice can be interrupted. For example, violations labor discipline or non-compliance established requirements safety, material damage. Depending on the time worked, trainees should be granted leave.

I came to Switzerland on an exchange program between countries, for an internship. True, 7 years ago. Workplace-internship found with the help of an intermediary firm in Switzerland, processed everything through the migration service of Russia.

Alisa Natasha

http://forum.ladoshki.ch/archive/index.php/t-24563.html

Table: Resources for finding internships in Switzerland

Business immigration

Creating your own business in Switzerland often helps with obtaining a residence permit in this country. Business immigrant who opened here own company, branch or representative office, receives a residence permit in the status of a manager. And this is justified, because jobs are being created for Swiss citizens. Therefore, a company cannot be registered for show, it must actually work.
You can become an investor by purchasing ready-made company in Switzerland. This is a rather expensive way of business immigration, the implementation of which is estimated at 1.5-2 million CHF.
Moving to Switzerland is also possible, subject to the receipt of an annual income of at least 150 thousand CHF from capital placed in the banks of this country.

Recently, all my activities have somehow moved by themselves to Switzerland. I often visited this country (German-speaking part), communicated with Swiss investors, advisers, cantonal economic development agencies, enterprises various industries activities. As a result, I just fell in love with this small and cozy country and today I can’t imagine favorable place for business, founding new projects, living.

Gennady

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Video: answers to questions on business immigration to Switzerland

Switzerland is a developed European country with a high level of wages. Getting a job here is not only prestigious, but also profitable. But not everyone succeeds. Only highly qualified specialists can find work in the country. Moreover, professionalism is required both when cutting hair and when compiling complex computer programs. Some state languages, difficulties in making permits to work often become an obstacle to moving to this country. But if you are confident in your abilities, then everything is possible.

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Hello girls and boys! Welcome to my channel! Today I want to make a video on demand on how to find a job in Switzerland, what are the chances and what are they.

I must say right away that my experience in finding a job is not so great, and in this video I will express my thoughts, only relying on my experience and the experience of my friends, their friends, what helped me, I will give you life hacks, which at one time were very helped me. I immediately apologize if this video is a little unsystematized, because no matter how much I tried to systematize my thoughts on this matter, it’s still hard to formulate them.

If you have a residency permit - I won't dwell on that because they vary - I would first suggest trying your chances of finding a good place on the site http://www.treffpunkt-arbeit.ch/. This is the site of the local labor exchange, where every day there are a lot of job offers in various fields. You can filter your search by canton, city, destinations. If you have at least a minimum of German, then you will figure it out, everything is not very difficult there. Thus, you will immediately understand what will be required of you in the job that you want to get. There will be indicated the requirements for the candidate, the knowledge of the candidate. The only thing they do not specify is the salary. But first you need to understand in general whether you have a chance to find a job with your knowledge.

I advise you to contact the local RAV - this is the local labor exchange, which you can call to make an appointment for an interview. It's all free, they will help you determine your chances, what you lack, maybe the industry you want to work in is already crowded with Swiss, and you have almost no chances there, maybe you need to completely retrain. In general, some directions will give you. You can schedule an interview not necessarily in the city where you live, as there is RAV in almost every city. You have to watch how far he is from you, because from time to time you will have to go there for an interview, talk with your supervisor about how your job search is going. He will offer you what he found directly for you, you will tell what you found and where you were refused. Therefore, I would say that it is better to look for work somewhere in your region. But in my case, I was in a RAV in a neighboring village, and we were looking for a job for a long time. I was rejected everywhere I tried, so I was advised to look for a job through Zurich, because all the offers that come to RAV first come to the main city, and then are distributed to small ones in the district.

If you are not in Switzerland, but are only looking for an opportunity to move here, your situation is much more complicated, because you need to find an employer who will prove to the migration service that there is not a single Swiss for this place. It must be a very specific place that is right for you. This is a very long process, I did not go through it, but as far as I know, if everything went well with this employer, then he should look for a Swiss for this position within 2-3 months, and if he is not found, then they will give you a job visa to take this position.

When I moved to Switzerland, I had almost perfect English and very bad German - I could say a couple of words and link them into a small sentence, and then I was wildly shy and couldn’t really say anything. I went to school to learn German and at the same time I was looking for a job. It turned out that my German was wildly insufficient. I'm not talking about work, as, for example, at McDonald's, where you will be taken even with minimal German, as long as you understand what they say to you and, accordingly, do it. Working as an au pair does not require serious knowledge of German either, but if you are looking for something more serious, more qualified work, then German is for you. No matter what anyone tells you that English is enough, in Switzerland you will be accepted with one English only if you are such a good specialist that knowledge of German will be forgiven you. Even if you want to get a job in a bank with knowledge of Russian and English and a corresponding diploma from a CIS university, believe that all these places are already full here. No matter how wild it sounds, many Swiss have learned Russian here. I worked in the field of investments, we had constant contact with different banks, and several times I met Swiss people who speak such good Russian that I was simply shocked. They spoke with an accent, but at first I attributed this to the fact that they grew up in a bilingual family, for example, my mother was Russian. No, it turned out that they went to Russia at a conscious age and learned the Russian language. When we were at the bar, they told me such sayings: “Now let's drink for us and for the special forces!” — it was even a little strange for me. So you won’t surprise anyone here with pure knowledge of English, there are enough English here. And one Russian this moment is also not enough, you need German, at least basic, and at level B2 - this is good middle level when you still make minor mistakes, but you speak in such a way that you can always be understood, and you understand other people without asking 10 times.

If your German level is not yet adequate, I advise you to register with RAV and start looking for a job with them. If within 2-3 months it turns out that you cannot find a job because you do not have enough German, RAV will send you to learn German at their own expense. This is what happened in my case. I registered with RAV, went there for a long time. This is also such a hemorrhoids! Because every month you send a table to RAV in which you indicate 10 employers to whom you sent your resume, in what form you sent it (electronic, written), what they answered you, the address and telephone number of the employer, so that RAV can always call and check whether you sent your resume there or not. Trust me, as it turned out, just 10 employers is a lot. Even writing the resume itself is a different story. You do not just write a resume and send it to everyone, you must attach your motivation letter to your resume, in which you write why you want to work in this particular position. What am I leading to? It's worth it! The fact that the RAV sends you to study saves you 700-800 francs a month. This will be an intensive course. As far as I know, they send you to teach German if your level is below B2. I came to RAV with B1 level. They paid me 3 months of going to school, I myself paid another 1 month, I got a full B2 course, and I passed an exam confirming the level of Goethe's language. So I strongly advise you to contact RAV. Feel free to try. It's worth it!

But the German language is not enough. If you are from the CIS countries, then you need to confirm your diploma. Much depends on what kind of diploma you have, medical, economic, in education. This depends on the representative office to which you will need to contact, call or write an e-mail. You can submit your diploma and they will tell you what you are missing. Maybe you will have to retrain for this position or just get 2-3 years. I warn you right away that it costs money, in my opinion, 200-400 francs. If you want to work in your specialty, have Good work, to have a chance to get a good job, then you need to confirm your diploma or go completely retrain. I have a girlfriend who studied for 4 years at a university in Donetsk, received a bachelor's degree, and completed her fifth year in Holland, where she received a master's degree. With a Dutch diploma, she already had good chances and she was looking for a job for about a year. I will not say that you have no chance of getting a job with an unconfirmed diploma, you can, but you will have a lower salary, a lower position than if you confirmed your diploma. You can try to agree to work without a diploma, many employers agree to this, depending on the field. Naturally, if you have friends here who could help you with your job search, then you may not have to confirm your diploma, and knowledge of German will not be necessary for you, but this is an exception that proves the rule. My husband said that if you have an engineering degree from the EU, the USA or Canada, then they will take you here with their hands - good engineers are very much needed here.

My point is, don't expect it to be very easy for you to find a job here. I came here with the thought: “I am an English teacher, teachers are needed here, English is needed. No problem!" Fig you! Nobody needs my Ukrainian English here, because there are a lot of English people with normal English here. No matter how I spin, nobody needs my English here.

The Swiss labor market is by far the most attractive. High level economy and wages, comfortable living conditions attract applicants from all over the world. However, employers are very picky about the workforce: mostly highly qualified specialists with experience are required. In addition, it is necessary to pass the procedure for confirming the diploma. Unskilled workers can only find seasonal work in 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.

Our website contains vacancies for 2019. We work without intermediaries, so you can view and select an ad absolutely free. All vacancies only from direct employers with full description requirements, salary level and contact details. Persons with permission to work in Switzerland, as well as their families, can be employed on an equal footing with local residents. We have presented big choice vacancies, including in other countries, so everyone will find a suitable option for themselves.

Employment in Switzerland promises high earnings and promotion career ladder. However, for foreigners trying to find serious vacancies, this state is not as welcoming as it might seem at first glance. The process of getting a job in Switzerland has many complexities. It takes strength and patience before the task is solved.

Search methods and features of work in Switzerland

Before you start your search, there are a few important things to keep in mind:

1. You must be fluent in French or Italian or German.
2. Additional knowledge of English will help to significantly simplify the task.
3. It is desirable 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. Never hurt letter of recommendation from a reputable person (company).
7. It is essential to have a well-written resume.

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

august

http://forum.ruswiss.ch/topic/10918-mutual-help-to-find-a-job/page-46

If an immigrant has all of the above, finding a job in Switzerland will be faster. You only need to spread information about yourself through information resources and wait for an invitation from the employer. In parallel, it is recommended to offer your services directly to employers, contact companies, firms. On the a good specialist there is always an answer. At the same time, one 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 system for issuing permits for foreigners operates.

Employment information can be distributed different ways. One of the reliable and proven options is traditional ads through newspapers. Popular Swiss publications for placing ads are, for example:

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

With the help of printed publications, many Swiss employers advertise vacancies. Therefore, it makes sense to look for specific vacancies on the pages of such newspapers.

...My first job in Switzerland - on an ad in a newspaper. It was a restaurant at a campsite in Vallis. I stayed there for two whole weeks. She didn't work for a year after that. And my husband found me a really good job. The work is indirectly related to my education. AT big cities more job opportunities...

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

Demanded professions in Switzerland for 2018

• Internet technology experts
• general technology,
• mechanical engineers,
• electronics engineers,
• pharmacists and highly qualified doctors,
• banking managers.

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

• jobscout24.ch ;
• jobup.ch ;
• jobs.ch ;
• jobssuchmachine.ch .

Do not exclude from the search for the services of recruitment agencies. Those exist in Switzerland, as well 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. A rare Swiss agency 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 not only to find a specific job. At fairs, you can get a general picture of the Swiss labor market, acquire 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 already as immigrants on a work visa.

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

Bagina Oftringen

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

The most common vacancies and salaries

Common vacancies in the categories of highly paid professions traditionally remain the positions of accountants, financial officers, and IT specialists. Dimensions wages here are in the range of 4000 - 7000 euros per month of work. Meanwhile, in addition to highly skilled workers, simple labor is no less in demand. Sisters-nurses, nannies, waiters, bartenders, handymen - such vacancies are often found in offers from employers.

Table: salary level 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 consistent with trade union organizations. For highly skilled workers, the minimum wage averages about 3,800 euros per month. However, for low qualifications, this figure usually does not exceed 1,000 euros.

Most businesses, organizations and firms in Switzerland use full time practice. The routine is no different from the Russian scheme. Standard option: start of the work shift at 8:00, end at 17:30. There is a lunch break. The next vacation is the same as for many people working in Russia - four weeks.

Stages of official employment

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

The Cantonal Employment Office reviews the application and, after approval, sends the document to the SEM (State Secretariat for Migration). Here the documents are reviewed again. Any decision by the secretariat in writing sent to all parties involved in the process. If a positive decision is made, the next stage begins - issuing a visa to enter Switzerland.

The visa is issued through the Swiss consulate in the country of which the immigrant is a citizen. public service migration 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.

... come - please, but work without a permit will not be given. And you can't get a permit without a job. In 90% of cases, they want knowledge of 1-2 state languages, with the exception of highly qualified specialists and top managers. We already wrote about prices - an apartment in major city from 1000, pork 50, beef 70, pizza from 15, average restaurant for 2x ~150…

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

The 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:

• completed application form from the applicant (on one of the three languages: French, German, Spanish)
• the applicant's passport,
• copies of important pages of the passport,
• four photos sized 35x45 mm, color on a white background,
• copy of Schengen visa (if any),
• certificate of financial condition (or the fact of sponsorship of the employer),
• certificate from the police about the absence of a criminal record and persecution,
• original employment contract(plus two copies)
• medical insurance policy.

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

Video: 2,000 euros for every worker in Switzerland

Swiss work visa holders should be aware that this document cannot be extended.. If the visa expires, but at the same time prospects for continuing work open up, you will need to leave the country and apply for a new work visa.

Work and residence permit for foreigners, including Russians

Issuing a work permit for citizens of non-EU countries is accompanied by higher requirements than for immigrants from the EU. Swiss conditions present employers with tough choices. An immigrant worker (Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakh) can be hired only if there are no candidates from Switzerland or EU countries.

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

A residence permit for immigrants from third countries is issued with reference to one of three categories:

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

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

Residence permit category "B" is issued for 12 months. Annual automatic renewal is supported for this type of document. The main condition for the extension is that the holder has financial security for living in the country. Income tax is levied on the applicant's source of income. Residence permit category "B" is issued subject to state quotas. The holder of such a permit does not have the right to live outside the canton where the document was obtained.

A residence permit category "C" is issued to third-country nationals 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 live in any canton of the country. Holders of a residence permit category "C" pay income tax in the usual way.

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

...Permit B is given just to those, as a rule, who have a permanent work contract. Whoever has a temporary one is given a permit L (by the way, the recent trend is to give L and with a permanent contract for the first two years). 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 scientific title professors, and those who are invited to a professorship in a Swiss university) ...

Goncharov

http://forum.ruswiss.ch/topic/10918-mutual-help-to-find-a-job/page-45

… for those who have a permanent contract, there is no problem to get a B permit 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 registration of residence - Meldebestätigung and 65 francs for a permit from 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 in 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%), United Kingdom (10.5%). The Swiss managed to achieve this result thanks to the introduction of the new Law on Combating Illegal Employment.

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

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

Internship in Switzerland

An internship in Switzerland can be considered a good approach for getting a job. True, most of the proposals in this direction fall on students and graduates of universities. An internship is good because foreigners who have received practical skills are more likely to find a job in the future. Moreover, the possibility of fixing workplace where he practiced former student or a graduate.

A variety of areas of the Swiss labor industry are open to internships. For example, graduates of agricultural universities have access to practice both at large agricultural enterprises and at 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 the German language,
• possession of a driver's license.

Interns are usually paid a stipend. On average, the amount of payments is 2000 Swiss francs per month. These are the so-called gross taxable accruals. Also, the trainee must pay an insurance fee. total amount taxes and fees is approximately 50% of the scholarship. For the first month of an internship, a stipend is usually not paid. This period is considered a trial period.

What trial period internships? If during this period either party finds reasons to abandon the practice, the contractual relationship may be terminated without any justification. After probationary period You can't just break off a relationship. There is a good reason for this already. For the receiving party, for example, such a reason could be:

• violation by the trainee of safety rules and production instructions,
• lack of understanding between the trainee and the administration,
• violation of the work schedule,
• violation of labor discipline and rules of conduct,
• material damage caused by the trainee.

Interns, like other workers, are given regular leave. The duration of the leave depends on the age of the participant. Interns under the age of 20 get more vacation days than those over 20.

… an internship is also possible after graduation from a university in Switzerland, but you need to look at a specific vacancy and look at the requirements. Since sometimes it is written that the internship should be in the process of your training, and sometimes enterprises 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-jobs-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 proven option.

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Obtaining a residence permit becomes possible subject to the employment of an immigrant in own business. It would seem that everything is simple. However, it is not enough just to arrange yourself for a position in a personal firm. We will have to justify such a step and prove to the authorities of the canton that there are no other candidates from among local applicants or those who arrived from the EU countries.

Even if an immigrant businessman manages to go through all these steps, get a work permit and a residence permit, it is too early to calm down. The established 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 work of the company - to 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 buy an already established business in Switzerland. The method is less expensive for an immigrant, in terms of time and effort, but requires a large capital investment. In fact, 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, while others within the framework of a small business intends to rent it out. 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 the laws of Switzerland. The only option left is to create a joint venture, where the real owner will own a significantly smaller block of shares.

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

Gregory

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

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