I've just found your channel, that's exactly what I needed! I'm gonna binge watch it! My I ask you 2 questions? 1) Do Switzerland give a chance to entry level positions? 2) I'm focusing on QA/Software Testing, do you feel it's common over there? I'm almost in the process of job applications, a couple of months and I'll apply, but I fear they really ask for qualified people, like min 3y of experience. I'm French and wish to apply in Geneva. In Zurich and German speaking zones are really thriving with IT jobs compared to the French speaking zones, and in the software testing they unfortunately ask you to speak German fluently. Thank you for your attention
Oh I see you do Ios development! I've started learning it 1y ago (Angela Yu's bootcamp and Paul Hudson 100daysofswift challenge). But decided to shift to QA to give me a better chance as I found it kind of difficult, coming from English teaching background.
Companies around the world always ask for people with 10 years experience, sometimes even if that is logically impossible. I have seen job ads where they asked for years of experience with visionOS while visionOS was only announced months ago and the first real hardware for it has not been released yet. So don't be afraid to apply anyways since such descriptions are often bogus and written by people who do not know very much about the job anyways. On the other hand, I think that entry level positions can be a bit tough as an immigrant to Switzerland. In the end it mainly matters how many applications they get. If you are the only decent applicant they have seen in weeks, they will most likely at the very least interview you. QA and manual testing is certainly a role in Switzerland, however test engineering, testing automation etc. is more common and more promising. Manual testing is a bit of niche and only certain companies have this role.
@@38countries Brilliant thank you very much! I assume you need at least to live in the city you work, or by the French border (and mention it on the CV), but you can't rent by the border/in Switzerland if you don't have a contract. Regarding testing I think I'll need minimum automation to be appealing. Thanks
Depends very much on your passport. As an EU citizen you the bar for getting a work/residence permit is relatively low. You do not need a Swiss work contract, being able to your cost of living is sufficient. Actually getting a rental contract is in most cases much more difficult than getting the permit from the government itself (as an EU/EFTA citizen). Really depends on the region. In Zurich and Geneva landlords can be picky. But in some villages in Ticino and Wallis they can not be so picky and also getting a flat share room is usually much easier even in the big cities.
Android is probably going a bit better in Switzerland than iOS. Most Swiss users have an iPhone so there seems to be more iOS devs as well and less (experienced) Android developers. At this point this is a subjective impression though.
Great video!! I am planning to move in to Switzerland after 3 years, can you please suggest good product-based companies that pay well, so that I'd be prepared for it at that point of time
Thank you for the content! Really appreciated. Do you think that it is hard for someone from Brazil to land a job in Switzerland? I have a CS degree and 4 years of experience.
Hey there, @edugmu21! Switzerland is a great destination for software developers, and your ambition to work here is awesome! Here's a heads up: It's true that companies might be hiring a bit less right now compared to the previous year. Plus, there are some regulations in Switzerland that favor applicants from the EU/EEA. But that doesn't mean it's impossible for you! Here's the good news: Your skills matter! If you have a strong specialization in a sought-after area of software development, you'll definitely stand out. Help is available! Consider getting some professional guidance on how to market yourself effectively to Swiss employers. This can make a huge difference. Send me a message if you need help. With your talent and the right approach, you can definitely make your dream a reality! I believe in you!
I think it is similar to the rest of the world: A degree helps, especially because all these online courses do not force you to learn the boring basics like discrete math and few people understand that they will need those eventually. But a degree is not strictly necessary. What counts are the problems you can solve and also how well you work in a team.
I've just found your channel, that's exactly what I needed! I'm gonna binge watch it!
My I ask you 2 questions?
1) Do Switzerland give a chance to entry level positions?
2) I'm focusing on QA/Software Testing, do you feel it's common over there?
I'm almost in the process of job applications, a couple of months and I'll apply, but I fear they really ask for qualified people, like min 3y of experience.
I'm French and wish to apply in Geneva. In Zurich and German speaking zones are really thriving with IT jobs compared to the French speaking zones, and in the software testing they unfortunately ask you to speak German fluently.
Thank you for your attention
Oh I see you do Ios development!
I've started learning it 1y ago (Angela Yu's bootcamp and Paul Hudson 100daysofswift challenge). But decided to shift to QA to give me a better chance as I found it kind of difficult, coming from English teaching background.
Companies around the world always ask for people with 10 years experience, sometimes even if that is logically impossible. I have seen job ads where they asked for years of experience with visionOS while visionOS was only announced months ago and the first real hardware for it has not been released yet. So don't be afraid to apply anyways since such descriptions are often bogus and written by people who do not know very much about the job anyways.
On the other hand, I think that entry level positions can be a bit tough as an immigrant to Switzerland. In the end it mainly matters how many applications they get. If you are the only decent applicant they have seen in weeks, they will most likely at the very least interview you.
QA and manual testing is certainly a role in Switzerland, however test engineering, testing automation etc. is more common and more promising. Manual testing is a bit of niche and only certain companies have this role.
@@38countries Brilliant thank you very much! I assume you need at least to live in the city you work, or by the French border (and mention it on the CV), but you can't rent by the border/in Switzerland if you don't have a contract.
Regarding testing I think I'll need minimum automation to be appealing.
Thanks
Depends very much on your passport. As an EU citizen you the bar for getting a work/residence permit is relatively low. You do not need a Swiss work contract, being able to your cost of living is sufficient. Actually getting a rental contract is in most cases much more difficult than getting the permit from the government itself (as an EU/EFTA citizen). Really depends on the region. In Zurich and Geneva landlords can be picky. But in some villages in Ticino and Wallis they can not be so picky and also getting a flat share room is usually much easier even in the big cities.
Thank you for this overview. Looking forward for your next related videos!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for the video 😊 can you tell me how is the market job market for Android Developer?
Android is probably going a bit better in Switzerland than iOS. Most Swiss users have an iPhone so there seems to be more iOS devs as well and less (experienced) Android developers. At this point this is a subjective impression though.
@@38countries thank you for the kind reply and information, I am looking for move from Germany to Switzerland. Let's see how much time it takes 🙂
If you need help, feel free to reach out to me. I offer personalized coaching.
Thanks, could you please increase the sound of your microphone (Just a suggestion).
Sure
Great video!! I am planning to move in to Switzerland after 3 years, can you please suggest good product-based companies that pay well, so that I'd be prepared for it at that point of time
Hi Harrish, really depends on what type of products you are looking for. Switzerland is very big about med tech, pharma and finance for example.
Thanks man🙌
Thank you for the content! Really appreciated. Do you think that it is hard for someone from Brazil to land a job in Switzerland? I have a CS degree and 4 years of experience.
Hey there, @edugmu21! Switzerland is a great destination for software developers, and your ambition to work here is awesome!
Here's a heads up: It's true that companies might be hiring a bit less right now compared to the previous year. Plus, there are some regulations in Switzerland that favor applicants from the EU/EEA.
But that doesn't mean it's impossible for you! Here's the good news:
Your skills matter! If you have a strong specialization in a sought-after area of software development, you'll definitely stand out.
Help is available! Consider getting some professional guidance on how to market yourself effectively to Swiss employers. This can make a huge difference.
Send me a message if you need help.
With your talent and the right approach, you can definitely make your dream a reality! I believe in you!
Do you need a computer science degree or is having work experience enough?
I think it is similar to the rest of the world: A degree helps, especially because all these online courses do not force you to learn the boring basics like discrete math and few people understand that they will need those eventually. But a degree is not strictly necessary. What counts are the problems you can solve and also how well you work in a team.