JobLabrador Guides

Guides to the Switzerland job market.

Practical guides, backed by the live market data we track every day. Read our Swiss labour-market research for deeper analysis.

The 5 industries hiring English speakers in Zürich

Technology is more than half the English-speaking market. Healthcare is fifth, and mostly German.

International companies hiring in English, Switzerland

For expats. Zürich is the deep pool. Geneva is UN and CERN. Zug punches above its weight.

How to find English-speaking jobs in Switzerland

A practical guide to finding English-speaking jobs in Switzerland: which sectors and cities hire in English, how much German actually matters, where roles are posted, and how to search efficiently.

Swiss work permits explained: L, B, C and G

How Swiss work permits actually work: the L, B, C and G permit types, the difference between EU/EFTA and non-EU rules, quotas, who applies, and what it means for your job search.

The Swiss CV: what employers here actually expect

How to write a CV for the Swiss job market: length and format conventions, the photo question, personal details and permit status, CEFR language levels, reference letters, and the full application dossier.