In Switzerland, a foreigner needs to write about 30 percent more applications than a Swiss to land a job interview, a recently published study by the Swiss National Science Foundation shows.
So foreigners get to read the sentence “We are sorry to inform you that…” – way more often. This can be demotivating, yes, but is it also a good reason to throw in the towel? Not if you want to succeed. Giving up is not an option.
Instead, try to increase your network, for example by reaching out to others on social media, just like the person did in the post below:
By posting in a Facebook group or engaging in a conversation on LinkedIn, you might not get a job immediately, but you get support. Sometimes, this is all that matters in this very moment:
Now imagine yourself, when you receive a call and they finally say YES?
Miracles happen. When it happens to you, celebrate first, recover from your hangover and then start preparing yourself. You don’t know where to start? Not a problem. Just watch the video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU5N4w3cUDk&t=2s
Sources of the video: (statista.com, srf.ch, chocosuisse.ch)
Want to know more about job hunting in Switzerland? Check out some of my other posts:
Get Your CV Ready for the Swiss Job Market
Your LinkedIn-Profile From The Perspective of a Recruiter
Finding a Job With Limited German Skills
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Dear Désirée,
I totally agree: It can be discouraging, but giving up is not an option. However, if I experience “the miracle” anytime soon, I am more than happy to buy you that ice cream 🙂
Dear Laura,
True that. I think the bright side to this is the fact that you get pushed into a position where you have to network and find ways outside your comfort zone to find a job. All the best!
I like your style of writing especially providing links within the write up. Makes it easy to further read if interested in any of the links
That is the idea. I never liked having to read a text and then search for the links at the end of it. Unless it is a book of David Foster Wallace 🙂