The job market:

For most foreigners, Switzerland appears to be a paradise for working conditions. Swiss employees enjoy some of the highest salaries in the world. Despite widespread job losses in Switzerland during the early 1990s recession, unemployment is still among the lowest in Europe. more
 

Work permits:

Since 1998, Switzerland has a dual priority system for the issuance of work permits: this means priority is given to workers from EU member states and a more restrictive admission policy is operated for non-EU citizens. more
 

Job applications:

Your job application acts as your ‘business card’ for your job search as well as being your passport to a first contact with potential employers. Job applications and the selection process in Switzerland might look and work differently than what you’re used to at home. more
 

Qualifications:

Many jobs in Switzerland are subject to regulation and can require some formal qualifications. Foreign qualifications are recognized in many trades and professions, as long as the training is similar to the equivalent Swiss qualification. more

 

Working:

Switzerland has a very high costs of living when compared with countries in the European Union, but also relatively high levels of pay. However, be prepared to work a lot for your money! more

 

Social security:

SIf working in Switzerland, you will probably have to join the Swiss social security system. This section gives you some essential information on the different types of social insurance in Switzerland to help you to find your way round the Swiss "bureaucratic maze". more

 

Unemployment insurance:

All employees in Switzerland who have not yet reached the legal retirement age must be covered by unemployment insurance. Half of the contribution is paid by the employee and the other half by the employer. more

 

Old-age insurance:

Old-age insurance in Switzerland is based on a system of three "insurance pillars". This system often appears quite confusing at first. This section gives you an overview of the three pillars and some tips on how to optimize your pension plan.  more

 

Accident insurance:

Accident insurance covers accidents occurring in the workplace and diseases caused by working conditions. It also covers non-work accidents if the employee works for at least 8 hours per week. more
 

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