A field guide to finding work
Practical systems for searching well, understanding the market and using AI without giving away your judgment.
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Practical systems for searching well, understanding the market and using AI without giving away your judgment.
Search strategy
4How to find English-speaking jobs in Switzerland
Find roles where English is genuinely workable by checking the advert, team, location and application process instead of relying on an English title.
How to find Swiss employers beyond job boards
Build a focused employer shortlist from official directories, sector evidence and your own constraints without treating every company as a vacancy.
Swiss job-search channels compared
Compare official services, job boards, employer sites, recruiters, networks and direct approaches, then build a search mix you can maintain.
Build a search brief an AI agent can use
Turn your goals, constraints and open questions into an evidence-led brief for a job-search agent.
Applications
6How to follow up on a job application
Send a short, useful follow-up based on the employer's stated process, with examples for confirmation, delays, interviews and rejection feedback.
How to tailor your CV to a job description
Match a job advert to evidence from your experience, choose what to emphasise and leave unsupported requirements visible.
How to write a motivation letter for a job in Switzerland
Write a specific Swiss motivation letter that connects the employer's need with honest evidence from your experience.
How to write an unsolicited application in Switzerland
Approach a Swiss employer without pretending a vacancy exists, using a defined role, relevant evidence and a short, respectful message.
Swiss CV guide: structure, example and checklist
Build a clear CV for a job in Switzerland, with a copyable structure, a worked example and careful guidance on local conventions.
Use AI to improve a job application without inventing experience
Use a prompt with clear fact limits, a before-and-after example and a checklist to improve an application without creating false claims.
Interviews
2How to prepare for a job interview in Switzerland
Prepare relevant examples, practical details and questions for a Swiss job interview with a reusable worksheet.
How to prepare for a job interview with AI
Practise interview answers with an AI tool while keeping the job advert, your evidence and the model's feedback separate.
Decisions & safety
2How to check whether an online job is real and current
Verify the employer, source, dates, location and application route before you send personal information or pay anyone.
How to research a company before applying
Decide whether an employer is worth pursuing with a practical worksheet that separates facts, interpretation and unknowns.