Any Advice on getting a summer job in switzerland for two months??

Question

I am a swiss and british citizen but speak only English and basic French, and about 20 words in German, not looking for anything special just want to make the first job I have a bit more interesting and to see my family there. Going to basel probably which is german speaking. Thx

Answer 1

Stop by Kelly's services or another temp agency such as Adecco.  They can hire you on short notice and your basic french and german won't hinder you that much if you are interested in working manual labor.  Even though you are a Swiss citizen make sure you register your tax information and address with your Canton right away, or you won't be able to work.

If you are there for only a couple of months, stay away from any corporation that will have you fill out a bunch of paperwork, including Manor, Migros, McDonalds,etc.  It could take 4 to 8 weeks by the time the paperwork and interviews get done.

Answer 2

try out www.adecco.ch  

there you will find vacant jobs

Answer 3

You say your family is there, why are they not looking in the local newspapers?

Answer 4

Your lucky that you are a swiss and british cititzen so it is going to be extremely easy for you to start working. Anywhere you go in Switzerland will be great for you. I live in Switzerland right now, and living in a tiny village which is a lot easier to work in. You dont need to come here with a job, since you have the citizenship you will get a job automatically when you ask for one.

Answer 5

Have a look in the magazine "The Lady" at the back they advertise lots of summer jobs overseas, they always used to have aupair jobs in Switzerland, houskeeping ect.. Good luck

Answer 6

Better to go to the french part them. Maybe you can work at the Jugendherrberge in Basel or in , Geneva, Lausanne. (auberge du jeunesse)

Your gonna be tired of family , so go some place elese there .