The Top 15 Careers in Switzerland are in Demand for International Job Seekers in 2024

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According to the most recent jobradar report from x28 AG, a company that gathers and disseminated information about the swiss labor market, there were 251,226 job openings in switzerland during the last quarter of 2023

Employer in switzerland are trying to fill positions in variety of industries,there are 15790 jobs listed in the healthcare industtry 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 international workers may have a better chance of finding employment in Switzerland. The Jobradar survey also identified the most sought-after occupations for individuals looking to work in Switzerland in the fourth quarter of 2023:

1. Care Specialist / Nurse (6,395)
2. Electrician (6,337)
3. Sales advisor (4,056)
4. Carpenter (3,337)
5. Project manager (3.256)
6. Software developer (3.187)
7. Polymechanic (3.128)
8. Healthcare specialist (2.625)
9. Service technician (2.606)
10. Commercial clerk (2.559)
11. Sanitary installer (2,541)
12. Logistics Specialist (2,521)
13. Automation specialist (2,459)
14. Retail trade specialist (2,443)
15. Cook (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?

For non-EU/EFTA nationals to work in Switzerland, a work permit is needed. Applicants must be skilled and qualified workers with a university degree, years of experience, and specialized knowledge in order to be granted a Swiss work permit.

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.