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Working in Switzerland as a skilled professional

You have completed an apprenticeship or have several years of experience in construction or industry? Fancy working somewhere new and saving real money?In Switzerland, skilled professionals earn CHF 5’000 to 8’000 (about EUR 5’300 to 8’500) a month. We show you what you need and how to get there.

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What you need to bring

  • EU or EFTA passport

    With a passport from an EU or EFTA country you can work in Switzerland. You get the permit as soon as you have a contract.

  • Training

    A completed apprenticeship in your profession, or at least 6 months of experience in construction or industry.

  • German

    German is spoken on site. Basic German is enough, it doesn’t have to be perfect.

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03 steps

Your job in Switzerland in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Sign up

    You sign up with us. Just once, no cover letter. One minute is all it takes.

  2. 2

    Discuss your profile

    We look at your profile and talk with you about what you’re looking for and when you can start.

  3. 3

    Receive offers

    Matching staffing agencies contact you directly. More than 200 in German-speaking Switzerland.

Working in Switzerland with kollabo? The reviews speak for themselves

kollabo’s independent reviews on Google are excellent. And for good reason: one in three applicants finds their new job directly through kollabo.

Google rating4.9800+ reviews

Reviews on Google

4.9

Excellent

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  • OObaid K.

    Sehr gute und unkomplizierte Vermittlung. Ich habe gerade meine Ausbildung abgeschlossen und durch das Temporärbüro schnell eine Arbeitsstelle gefunden. Vielen Dank!

  • MMichael G.

    Tolles Temporärbüro! Habe schnell einen Job gefunden.

  • DDede O.

    Super nett und professionell, sehr empfehlenswert.

  • VViktor Z.

    Schnell, präzise, perfekt – innerhalb 1 Stunde den Job bekommen. Vielen Dank!

  • HHannes S.

    Die Zusammenarbeit mit der kollabo ag war von Anfang an sehr angenehm und professionell. Das Team ist freundlich, engagiert und nimmt sich Zeit für die Anliegen der Bewerber.

  • EEnrico S.

    Dadurch dass kollabo mit sehr vielen Personalfirmen zusammenarbeitet, ist die Chance gross, dass man sehr zeitnah mehrere Jobangebote erhält.

  • MManuela H.

    Tolles, unkompliziertes Unternehmen. Regelmässige Kommunikation, grosses und nützliches Netzwerk.

  • AAdrian K.

    Ich war positiv überrascht, wie schnell ich von kollabo vermittelt wurde. Freundlicher Umgang, Tip-Top-Service.

What you need for Switzerland

Moving to Switzerland isn’t rocket science, but there are a few things you have to sort out yourself. Here’s what to expect.

  • Permit

    With an EU or EFTA passport you don’t need a visa. Once you have an employment contract, you register with the municipality and receive your residence permit.

  • Registering with the municipality

    Within 14 days of arriving, you register where you live. You need your passport, the employment contract and an address.

  • Housing

    Finding a flat of your own takes time. Many start with a room close to the site. On portals like www.wochenzimmer.ch you can often find cheap rooms by the week.

  • Health insurance

    Health insurance is mandatory and you pay it yourself. After registering, you have three months to take out a policy.

You don’t have to file your taxes yourself. As an employee, withholding tax is deducted directly from your wages.

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