Jobs in Switzerland

Zurich is the wealthiest city in Europe and has also been ranked as the city with the highest quality of life in the world; so it is a pretty nice place to land a job in Switzerland. Located on beautiful Lake Zurich, the city is a global financial center which attracts big businesses from all around the world, because of its political neutrality and low tax rates. It also hosts the headquarters of most Swiss banks. A plethora of museums, public parks, and sophisticated cultural opportunities on the side will all make for time well spent outside of work obligations in this tiny economic powerhouse of the Alps.

Geneva, sometimes referred to as the “Peace Capital” of the world, offers a different sort of employment potential. This haven of diplomacy is home to the largest number of international organizations in the world, including important headquarters to the United Nations, Red Cross, and a plethora of NGOs. The second largest city in Switzerland after Zurich, Geneva also sits on a beautiful lake of its own namesake (Lake Geneva), and boasts a highly respectable financial district as well. Go figure. Be wary seeking jobs in Geneva and Zurich, as they are ranked in the top 10 most expensive cities in the world for expat employees.

Depending on the field of employment, you may also find job opportunities in smaller cities, such as Basel, Lausanne, or St. Gallen. Many of the minor Swiss cities are equally beautiful yet offer a slightly less expensive and more laid back feel than the large global centers. Resort villages in the Alps, such as Anzere tend to offer temporary summer or winter season employment as well, and the breathtaking natural beauty provides for quite a nice stay.