Working in Switzerland offers you a high salary and good working conditions. However, before you start working you should be aware of the working habit in your professional field – Swiss people are hard workers!
Official information for seeking a job in Switzerland
The EURES platform provides useful insights into living and working in Switzerland, covering topics like salaries, social security, and workers' rights. It’s a practical tool for young people and jobseekers who want to explore opportunities in Switzerland and understand the local standards. Whether you're planning to work or settle here, EURES helps you navigate the Swiss labor market and administrative processes with ease.
Where to find job opportunities ?
Online platforms for job search (all available in English):
Jobs.ch
Alpha.ch
Jobwinner.ch
Jobup.ch
Monster.ch
Expatica.com provides essential information to help internationals settle into their new country of residence, such as tips on how to find a job or housing, information on the local health and education systems, details on visas and permits or how to deal with finances and pension plans in your adopted country.
Teaching as a Language Assistant
Teach your native language in a Swiss school for one academic year through the Language Teaching Assistant programm. As a paid language assistant, you’ll gain teaching experience, explore Swiss culture, and enhance your own language skills.
Working as Au Pair
As an au pair in Switzerland you will be working for a family and look out for their children. You are in charge of childcare while the parents are not home and also you are supposed to do some housework like cleaning, laundry or cooking.
You can find more information on Profilia (DE /FR / IT), a non-profit organisation responsible for cantonal and regional au pair placement in Switzerland.
Babysitting
The website Babysits allows you to find work as babysitter or childcare in Switzerland or elsewhere in the world. If you are looking for a job in this area, you can register for free on this website.