“How to find a job in Switzerland before you move”
Planning a move to Switzerland can be both thrilling and overwhelming. From navigating housing and healthcare to understanding insurance and taxes, the relocation checklist is long. But there’s one major element many forget to plan early:
Finding a job in Switzerland.
That’s where I come in.
As a job search coach specialized in the Swiss market, I’ve partnered with Move2Swiss, a relocation platform designed to make your transition smoother — before and after the move.
Why planning your career move to Switzerland before you arrive is key?
Most relocation services in Switzerland focus on what happens after you land — finding accommodation, sorting permits, registering kids at school. All essential steps.
But if you wait until you’re on Swiss soil to start your job search, you’re already behind.
Here’s why:
Recruitment in Switzerland takes time. The process often involves multiple rounds of interviews, internal approvals, and sometimes language or technical assessments. It’s not unusual for hiring decisions to take 8 to 12 weeks — or more.
And while Swiss and EU/EFTA citizens can enter Switzerland freely, they’re still required to find a job or prove sufficient financial resources to remain beyond 90 days.
So, if your job search starts only after arrival, the clock is already ticking — and fast.
With Candidate Impact, you get tailored job coaching that helps you:
Understand how the Swiss recruitment market works — and avoid common pitfalls
Build a CV and LinkedIn profile aligned with local expectations
Write compelling cover letters that stand out
Showcase your international experience with clarity and confidence
Prepare for interviews through simulations and targeted coaching
Define a job search strategy that’s realistic and aligned with the market
Master key topics like networking, direct outreach, and salary negotiation
Approach your job search with focus, clarity, and the right tools
Relocating smart means preparing your job strategy before you even arrive.
What does Move2Swiss offer?
Move2Swiss is an all-in-one Swiss relocation service that provides expert support for:
Finding housing and registering in your new canton
Choosing healthcare and insurance plans
Opening a bank account and managing your local finances
Managing Swiss taxes and administrative procedures
Organizing your move and settling logistics
Finding the right school for your children
They also work closely with trusted local partners — including career coaches like me — to make sure you don’t just move here… you build a new life here.
Why our partnership makes a real difference?
Together, Move2Swiss and I provide a 360° relocation and career coaching solution:
I guide you through the Swiss job application process, even from abroad
They ensure a smooth transition into your new life in Switzerland
You benefit from a fully integrated relocation strategy — practical, personal, and career-ready.
We explain it all in this video — including 3 client success stories
In our latest video, we highlight our partnership and share 3 real-life stories of professionals who successfully relocated to Switzerland — and secured a job — thanks to the combined support of Move2Swiss and Candidate Impact.
From navigating the logistics of moving to mastering the Swiss job market, these clients show what’s possible when relocation and career strategy go hand in hand.
🎥 Want to see how it all comes together?
Watch the video now
Ready to prepare your job search in Switzerland?
You can learn more here:
Relocating doesn't have to feel like starting from scratch.
Let’s make sure your career finds its place in Switzerland, too.
contact@candidateimpact.com
+41 22 506 85 62
