Student Jobs in Switzerland
There are jobs available in different spheres of the economy, however, there is a need for a work permit as all employers request for it and only consider candidates that have one. Students can take up part-time jobs and internships, payment is actually quite high, one of the highest in the world.
Students can work for 15 hours a week per semester in addition to their studies and then full time during the holiday. However, they are only employable after they must’ve lived in Switzerland for at least 6 months.
If a student already holds a masters degree from any university in the world they need not wait for 6 months, they can right apply for a job in the country. They only need to keep their student status and can keep their jobs if continue to keep good academic standing.
Other employment availabilities exist in the school in both academic and administrative spaces, and they have some sort of financial compensation.
Some of them include teaching assistantships, research assistantships, library personnel, laboratory assistants, and other openings in the graduate school or international office.
Switzerland as a tourist country has several establishments that cater to touristic needs. From hotels to private resorts, from mountain climbing teams to hiking and cycling groups. Foreign students also partake in some jobs in these facilities, these tourists come in all year long so student jobs are not restricted to the summer alone.
Service and fast food industries have a constant need for staff, part-time jobs here are very flexible and allows students the chance to work and study without pressure from any of the two. Students work conveniently and study simultaneously because of the ease with they can juggle or manage their time.
