Opportunities for jobs in Switzerland saw 251,226 job openings in the last quarter of 2023, according to the results of a recent Job radar run by x28 AG, a platform that collects and disseminates information about the Swiss labor market.
Jobs by Industry
Employers in Switzerland are actively looking to fill roles in a variety of industries. With 15,790 job opportunities, the healthcare industry stood out as having the most demand.
At 13,566 openings, the construction industry showed the second-highest demand, closely followed by commerce and retail (12,761), hotel and hospitality (10,478), and information technology (8,024).
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The Shortage of Skills and Prospects for the Future
A significant skills gap was identified in Switzerland in a September 2023 study by Advance and the University of St. Gallen. With Baby Boomers retiring, the problem is expected to get worse.
According to the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI), by 2030, there could be up to 400,000 open employments, even with a yearly influx of 50,000 skilled individuals.
This emphasizes how international workers may be able to get jobs in Switzerland.
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Most Desired Career Paths
The Q4 2023 Jobradar study stated that there was a significant demand for the following professions:
- Care Specialist/Nurse (6,395)
- Electrician (6,337)
- Sales Advisor (4,056)
- Carpenter (3,337)
- Project Manager (3,256)
- Software Developer (3,187)
- Polymechanic (3,128)
- Healthcare Specialist (2,625)
- Service Technician (2,606)
- Commercial Clerk (2,559)
- Sanitary Installer (2,541)
- Logistics Specialist (2,521)
- Automation Specialist (2,459)
- Retail Trade Specialist (2,443)
- Cooks (2,407)
In addition, there is a need for team leaders, painters, metalworkers, mechanics, machine operators, gardeners, and project managers in the building industry.
Requirements for Work Visas
To work in Switzerland, non-EU/EFTA nationals must get a visa. Potential candidates must be competent professionals with a university degree, significant job experience, and specialized knowledge.
It is imperative that a job offer be obtained in advance, and the business must attest to the fact that an EU/EFTA citizen is not available for the position.
Facilitated Entry for Foreign Employees
Recently, Switzerland streamlined its regulations for foreign workers seeking a work permit in Switzerland.
The process of obtaining a work visa for eligible workers from other nations has been simplified by the authorities. Swiss officials stressed that skilled workers from other countries can receive a work visa provided there is a genuine demand and alignment with Switzerland’s economic objectives.
