A guest post by Barbara Hesse When I first met Angie Weinberger, I had just spent a few months in Switzerland and was on the verge of a crisis of purpose. On the one hand, everything seemed so easy (a misconception when you come from a neighboring country) and friendly. On the other hand, with great effort, I adapted my gruff northern German temperament to Swiss customs rather than staying true to myself. This put me in a pretty bad spot for some time, but after I understood how to get along here in Switzerland, even with my character, things started to go uphill. I also understood how different the clocks go here and what you must pay attention to. […]

Yesterday, on the way to a meeting the train announced another death on the tracks. At this time of the year it happens more than at other times and even though I am used to hearing these announcements they always make me sad. Another human who suffered depression or anxiety and did not see another solution other than to end their life. Another life wasted. During this time of the year, it’s not jolly for everyone. I was reminded that some of us aren’t lucky and privileged. Even in such a wealthy society, we have poverty, and many people get by working in restaurants, health care, and child care for less than the minimum sustenance. And we don’t often know […]

In the interview below, we cover four key tips for your repatriation or your next transition. 1 – Repatriating Your Role – You own your career and your brand Maintain a Repatriation Plan with your Employer Regular “home leave” where you network with your previous colleagues and meet your sponsor and other important influencers, and key decision-makers. Think about alternative roles you could do with your expat experience, and start your own business Update your CV and LinkedIn profile and add your transferable skills 2- Expect Re-Entry Shock – It’s not all milk and chocolate Reading the news and keeping up with the latest trends in the country before you repatriate Keep relationships up and return “home” regularly. Psychological contract: […]

You might be in a position right now where either you are worried about losing your job or you are already looking for a new job. Maybe you have even been looking for a while already. Perhaps you feel it’s time to update your resume and your job-searching skills, just in case. I thought you could use this reminder from my older publication, “The Global Career Workbook,” on how to get a Swiss recruiter’s attention. Cover letter writing is an art. With modern technology, applicants often do not see the need to write a cover letter these days, but in my opinion, it is the most artistic part of a good application. Emphatically,  in Switzerland, IT’S A MUST. Many recruiters […]

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