Transcript Diapositive 0 - European Job Days

EURES
Job hunting
Applying for jobs in Switzerland
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Job hunting
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Internet, especially online job portals
Regional employment centres (RAV)
EURES advisors
Job advertisements in local and national
newspapers
 Private recruitment agencies
 Personal network of contacts
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European Employment Services
Web links for Switzerland
www.ec.europa.eu / your (EURES website)
www.eures.ch (EURES Switzerland website)
www.ch.ch (information about Switzerland – several links)
www.bfm.admin.ch (Federal Office for Migration)
www.sbfi.admin.ch (State Secretariat for Education, Research and
Innovation - Recognition of qualifications)
www.alle-immobilien.ch (flat hunting in Switzerland)
www.treffpunkt-arbeit.ch (job hunting in Switzerland)
www.swissstaffing.ch (membership list of staffing agencies)
www.lohnrechner.ch (calculation of take-home pay)
www.comparis.ch (health insurance comparisons)
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Web links for Switzerland
www.seco.admin.ch (homepage, State Secretariat for Economic
Affairs)
www.publicjobs.ch (public administration jobs)
www.treffpunkt-arbeit.ch/dateien/Broschuere/b_rav.pdf (booklet
”How to apply for jobs”, in German)
www.verbaende.ch (trade umbrella organisations)
www.schaufenster.ch jobs (the top 100 companies in Switzerland)
www.tel.search.ch (company addresses)
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Job advertisements
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Figures as at October 2011
Job advertisements
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Applying for a job
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Personal letter of application
CV in table-like format
Work certificates
Vocational diplomas
Degree certificates
Training and continuing education certificates
A written application is the standard, expected practice
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Applications
Writing effectively
• Send CV together with a cover letter (letter of application)
• No formalities
• Cover letters should neither repeat details on the CV nor
contain overworked phrases. Rather:
• Your application should be personalised
• It should be tailored specifically to the company to which
you are applying
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Applications
Application documents = Business card
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Applications
There are two types of applications:
• Replying to an advertisement
• Unsolicited application
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Sample application in reply to job
advertisement
Your advertisement for a Town Bailiff in the Emmen News
Dear Ms Sänger,
Your advertisement describes an exciting and varied job position for a responsibly
minded self-starter. In addition, the town of Kriens is known as a pleasant, up-andcoming area in which to work. That is reason enough for me to take an interest in the
change of direction represented by your job offer.
I believe that my profile corresponds to this position as I have broad experience that
includes people skills and administrative matters. After twenty years of educational
work, I am intent on pursuing "something new". Furthermore, I am willing to relocate to
Kriens.
I would be delighted to learn more about your administration and this job position, as
well as meeting existing staff. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
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Sample unsolicited application
The motto on your homepage:
Personalised advice, quality service and reliability
Dear Mr Liechte,
Your company is already familiar to me from my previous jobs. Through the purchase of your products I got to know you as a
reliable supplier with competent personnel. Because I have the impression the motto on your homepage is a reality, I would be
interested in your company as a potential employer.
I am looking to broaden my experience in electrical engineering and customer service, and would also like to take on more
responsibility. I offer a wide range of skills and would gladly consider pursuing new avenues. The following keywords indicate the
direction in which I see my work heading:
A responsible individual oriented to organisational tasks, offering team leadership, instruction and training in the areas of:
Installation, commissioning, spare-parts management, service provision and customer training
Contract and warranty issues
Purchasing and sales (support)
My enclosed CV shows that this application rests on a broad foundation. Since I am not under time pressure, I can wait, should
you indeed find this enquiry into employment at your company to be of interest. In any case, I would be delighted to discuss the
matter further with you. Should you not object I will call you next week so that we can discuss possibilities.
Yours sincerely,
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References
Job hunting
Ms G. Sperisen, Personnel Manager
Grossengasse 14
4052 Basel
Tel: (061) 212 16 17
Müller AG
Ms. D. Müller, CEO
Moosmattstr. 24
Tel: 061 522 21 50
Meier AG
Mr P. Meier, Head of Human Resources
Riedweg 17
4055 Reinach
Tel: 061 311 31 97
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Ten successful interview rules
1. Carefully prepare for the meeting
2. Enjoy the fact that you are being offered an opportunity to have a
worthwhile discussion with an interesting person
3. Approach the interview with confidence right from the start.
Greet the person by name. Offer a firm handshake and a friendly
smile. Keep it short and simple: natural small-talk works best
4. If you feel insecure, work on your "first impression". If you give a
good first impression, and this is conveyed back to you, then you
will act more confidently during the rest of the interview
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Ten successful interview rules
4. Focus on the first four minutes. Research has shown that
these four minutes are decisive as to whether you are
perceived as likeable or unlikeable.
5. Be a good, attentive listener. Maintain eye contact with the
person interviewing you. Express interest in the issues facing
the company, especially those within the remit of the
interviewer.
6. Never interrupt
7. Ask questions
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Ten successful interview rules
8. Respect the amount of time available to the interviewer. Watch
out for signs of impatience. If so, cut short your questions.
9. Try to be neither humble nor arrogant, neither too rigid nor
over-familiar. Rather, talk in a manner in which you would
converse with a business partner. You are not there to beg for a
job but as someone with something to offer.
10. And again, the most important point:
Do not settle for simply answering questions - use this
opportunity to "sell yourself"
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EURES - Portal
Where to find more information?
2) EURES
Switzerland
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Thanks for listening
Merci pour l'attention!
Grazia fitg per l'attenziun!
Vielen Dank für die Aufmerksamkeit!
Grazie per l'attenzione!
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