Employers in Switzerland are trying to fill positions in a variety of industries, but according to EU Helpers, there are 15,790 jobs listed in the healthcare industry alone.
The hotel and hospitality business (10,478), information and technology (8,024), retail and commerce (12,761), and construction (13,566) had the biggest demand for labor.
On the other hand, the cities of Zurich (55,113), Bern (37,939), Aragau (20,350), St. Gallen (18,178), and Luzern (17,021) reported the most employment adverts.
According to a September 2023 study by the University of St. Gallen and Advance, there is a serious skills deficit in the nation, and when Baby Boomers retire, the situation could get worse.
According to estimates from the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI), by 2030, there may be up to 400,000 open posts, even with a moderate annual influx of 50,000 skilled individuals.
This suggests that there may be a greater likelihood for international workers to get jobs in Switzerland. The Jobradar survey also identified the most sought-after occupations for people hoping to work in Switzerland in the fourth quarter of 2023:
Nurse / Care Specialist (6,395)
Electrician (6,337)
Sales representative (4,056)
Carpenter (3,337)
3.256 Project Manager
Developer of software (3.187)
3.128 Polymechanic
expert in healthcare (2.625)
Technician for services (2.606)
Clerk for commerce (2.559)
Installer of sanitation (2,541)
Expert in Logistics (2,521)
expert in automation (2,459)
Specialist in retail trade (2,443)
Cooks (2,407)
Furthermore, Switzerland is in need of laborers to cover the following positions: metal workers, painters, mechanics, machine operators, gardeners, construction project managers, system engineers, and team leaders.
Is a Visa Required for Employment in Switzerland?
To work in Switzerland, nationals of non-EU/EFTA countries must get a visa. People who are competent and experienced workers with a university degree, years of experience, and specialized knowledge are required to qualify for a Swiss work visa.
It is recommended that they obtain a work offer ahead of time, and the company verify that no EU/EFTA citizen is qualified for the role.
Additionally, it may be helpful to foreign workers to know that Switzerland opted to streamline the regulations last year, which made it simpler for this group of workers to apply for a work permit.
As stated by Swiss authorities at the time, qualified foreign workers may be granted a work visa if necessary and if doing so serves Switzerland's economic interests.