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Angie
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Cross-cultural trips No 1
Some surprising facts about Switzerland: Flag: Switzerland is the only nation with one of square flag instead of a rectangular....
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Angie
Sep 30, 20211 min read
Practical tip – Costs of living
The salary proposal with your new offer is tempting. However, are you aware of Switzerland’s costs of living? Here are some examples for...
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Angie
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Job search support - Dual career No 3
Do I need to write a motivation/cover letter while applying in Switzerland? Most companies will ask for a motivation letter, so yes, it...
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Angie
Sep 3, 20211 min read
Job search support - Dual career No 2
Where can I find job ads specifically for scientists, researchers and engineers in Switzerland? You can visit the job portal...
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Angie
Aug 13, 20211 min read
Job search support - Dual career No 1
Where can I find job ads on the net specifically for English speakers ? If most of the well-known job boards like e.g. jobup.ch, jobs.ch,...
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Angie
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Practical tip – Integration – Ready to chat in French?
Some of us working in an international environment are practicing French too little to be at ease in a conversation. Though, mastering...
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Angie
Jun 11, 20211 min read
Practical tip – Schooling - Compulsory school start, curriculum, and its options in state schooling
In the canton of Vaud, compulsory school takes place over eleven years of study divided into two levels: primary level and secondary...
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Angie
Jun 8, 20211 min read
Practical tip – Schooling – Equivalence Swiss (Vaud) vs. UK, USA/other countries
Which class of the Swiss public system will my child integrate when moving to Switzerland? As per the pupil's age indicated in the...
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Angie
Jun 4, 20211 min read
Practical tip - Children's care during school holidays
Your summer break is coming soon… But how do we occupy our children the rest of the school’s summer holiday while working? Some tips...
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Angie
May 25, 20212 min read
Practical tip – Integration - Driving license exchange
If you hold a valid foreign driving license and you move to Switzerland, you have 12 months from your arrival to exchange your foreign...
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Angie
May 25, 20211 min read
Practical tip – Housing Entry inspection
Have you thought of taking pictures during your entry inspection? At the moment of inspection, all seems clearly agreed with the real...
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Angie
May 25, 20211 min read
Practical tip – List of compulsory insurances
Compulsory insurance in Switzerland are : - Basic health - Accident insurance (handled by employer, if applicable) - Third-party...
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Angie
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Practical tip – NEW! card format of work and residency permits in canton Vaud
Until today, only Non-Europeans were required to go to the "Centre de Biométrie" in addition to the visit at the communal authorities to...
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Angie
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Practical tip - Propriety / Rental management
Stuck abroad due to quarantine or home office measures? What needs to be done if you are leaving your apartment / house unattended for a...
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Angie
Apr 13, 20211 min read
Practical tip – Exploratory trip - Discover your future new location
What are the benefits of a Look-and-see trip? Which elements would help you to take a decision where you want to live? - Get a feeling of...
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Angie
Feb 9, 20211 min read
Practical tip - Cross cultural training
What are the DO’s and DON’t in Switzerland? You don’t flush the toilet after 10pm. Don’t speak loudly in public, especially on a cell...
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Angie
Feb 9, 20211 min read
Practical tip - House hunting
What are the key words for a successful house hunting? PROACTIVE & QUICK! Get informed about the current real estate market and its...
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Angie
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Practical tip - Immigration – language requirements
Practical tip - Immigration – language requirements What's the purpose of legal immigration requirements in terms of language skills ? To...
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