SWISS DECISION ENGINE
What are my chances of working in Switzerland?
YOUR PLAN FOR SWITZERLAND
We don't just help you find a job.
We assess whether you can build a better life in Switzerland — before you risk your money and make the move.
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SWISS OPPORTUNITY SCORE
Do I have a chance in Switzerland?
Check the labour market, language, qualifications and safe starting budget before risking a move.
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You will receive a score, best region and concrete next steps.
How this decision tool works Method, example, sources and common questions Read the explanation ⌄
SWISS JOB PROSPECTS
Do I have a realistic chance of finding work in Switzerland?
The Swiss Opportunity Score brings together your occupation, experience, language skills, qualifications and readiness to move. It helps identify missing evidence before you invest in applications or relocation; it does not predict a job offer.
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What goes into the analysis
Review the inputs and fill gaps before relying on the result.
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Occupation and experience
Choose the closest occupation and provide relevant years of work, rather than treating every role as interchangeable.
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Languages
State the level you can actually use at work in German, French or Italian.
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Qualifications
Add training, certificates and any recognition requirement for a regulated occupation.
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Starting position
Include your family situation, available savings and intended date of relocation.
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What the result can tell you
Read the result together with its assumptions and data quality.
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Overall orientation
See a score with its assumptions and missing information, not a promise of employment.
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Strengths and gaps
Identify which parts of your profile support an application and which need work.
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Regional context
Compare where your occupation and language may fit better, without treating demand as a guarantee.
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Next actions
Prioritise language, documentation, recognition and suitable applications.
ILLUSTRATIVE DECISION EXAMPLE
Example: heating installer with German at B2 level
A candidate with relevant experience, documented qualifications and German B2 has more evidence for an application than one with an undefined skill level and missing documents. Savings affect the safety of a move, not the employer’s decision.
This is an illustration of the inputs. The score depends on all submitted data and current sources; no job or permit is guaranteed.
- Experience
- 10 years in a relevant trade
- Language
- German B2, stated as an actual level
- Evidence
- Diploma and employment references available
- Start plan
- CHF 15,000 in savings; move in 3–6 months
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Official sources
Your inputs and model assumptions remain identifiable in the result.
- State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) Rules on residence and work for EU/EFTA nationals.
- Swiss career guidance Check who handles recognition and whether it is required.
- Federal Statistical Office (FSO) Official wage statistics for labour-market context.
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Common questions
Check the limits before making a decision.
Does a high score guarantee a job?
No. Employers, vacancies, location and the quality of a specific application still decide the outcome.
Must every foreign diploma be recognised?
Formal recognition depends on whether the profession is regulated. Check the competent authority for your exact occupation.
Can I use it without a language certificate?
Yes. Enter an honest level and treat the result as less certain when language evidence is missing.
Are missing details silently filled in?
Missing inputs should be visible as gaps. Do not read an estimate as a verified fact.
Decision support only; no job guarantee, immigration advice or individual legal assessment.
WHERE TO LIVE
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SALARY ANALYSIS
See what the offer is really worth
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JOB MATCH
Does this offer fit your profile?
Upload a CV or complete the profile and enter the offer data.
SHOULD I MOVE?
Does relocating make sense?
Ready. Complete the other modules and run the decision.
OFFER COMPARISON
Which offer really comes out ahead?
Compare money left after basic costs, salary level, and location fit. Offer data stays saved in this browser.
Complete both offers to start the analysis.
RELOCATION CHECKLIST
Relocation step by step
Complete the details and build your personal plan.
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