Career
Many people who have come to Zurich as a family reunification would like to work here and are looking for a job. The information on this page is intended for adults residing in Zurich who are looking for an entry into working life in Switzerland.
Information on finding a job
This fact sheet is aimed at foreign adults residing in Zurich who have recently come to Switzerland as a family reunification or in a partnership. It contains general information on employment law, advisory services, information on the recognition of professional and university degrees as well as on further training opportunities. It provides you with an overview of the most important topics and, above all, serves as a guide so that you know which positions you can support in your current situation.
HEKS MosaiQ
The «HEKS/EPER MosaiQ» office Zurich supports qualified migrants with advice and support in the areas of diploma recognition, practical skills assessments and catch-up education.
Examples of an entry into professional life in Zurich
Zurich has been a city of arrival for people from Europe and all over the world for decades. It owes its social, economic and cultural development to a large extent to the migrants who have found a new home here or made a stopover. Without this cultural diversity, Zurich would not be Zurich.
In this issue, eight migrants tell their personal stories: They came to Zurich and stayed because of love. They are stories of the difficult search to gain a foothold here professionally, of the success of the arrival, of building new existences and of finding new friends.
Recognition of foreign diplomas
Depending on the individual starting position, there are different approaches to how qualifications and competencies can be recognized with regard to work or study. The document "Recognition of foreign diplomas" shows the different procedures. In addition, the websites of the respective responsible bodies are linked.