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We talk a lot about pensions, but the university has been just as big a scam.
They sold you on the idea that it would solve your life, get you a job, and be worth the investment. We put everyone's money into guaranteeing a university education and convinced…
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🇨🇭 How do you find a job in Switzerland? I’ve found a job in Switzerland twice. Both times without much work experience. I’ve also been on the other side, hiring people. How did I do it? Here are my tips 👇
1️⃣ Your CV is a sales page, not a historical record. The same principles apply: → It should be understandable in 6 seconds → It should talk about benefits, not qualities → It should build trust That’s it. The rest is details.
2️⃣ A structure that works: 💬 First things first: Name, phone number, email, LinkedIn and portfolio (if you have one). 💥 Elevator Pitch: 3–4 lines where you sum up who you are, your key strengths and the value you bring. It’s the trailer. Make them want to watch the whole movie. 💼 Experience: Company, role, dates. But here’s the important part...
For experience, forget about duties. Nobody cares that you “managed projects.” What matters: → What you achieved → How much impact it had → What changed because of you Use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Example: “Reduced onboarding time by 40%, from 3 weeks to 10 days”
📖 Education: Degree, institution, year. 🛠️ Skills: Languages, software, technical tools, etc...
3️⃣ Format One page. Two max if you have 10+ years of experience. Space is valuable. Only include things worth their weight in gold. No filler. Clean design: plenty of white space, wide margins, professional font. Avoid weird tables, too many columns and heavy images. Less is more.
4️⃣ The war against the robots: Many companies use ATS (software that filters CVs before a human sees them). Read the job ad and look for keywords. Include them word for word in your CV. Always save it as a PDF (unless they explicitly ask for Word). The layout won’t shift.
5️⃣ What sets you apart from the rest: → Relevant personal projects → Certifications that matter → Publications or talks → Volunteering with impact This shows you have initiative. That you don’t just do what you’re asked.
6️⃣ Last point: tailor your CV to each job posting. If they’re looking for leadership, move that experience to the top or highlight it. If they’re looking for creativity, highlight your innovative projects. It’s not cheating. It’s being smart. Your CV isn’t a static document. It’s a sales tool that should evolve.
Yeah, making over 100k a year is great. My main goal when I came to Switzerland was to find a better life: to escape the lower middle class and find hope for a brighter future.
2 good places to get ideas for skills: → aihero.dev/skills → github.com/cursor/plugins/tree/main/psta… My favorites are: /unslop /bro /grill-with-docs and I'm starting to get the hang of /figure-it-out
