How to write a résumé and a cover letter in Switzerland

The content and presentation of a résumé and a cover letter vary from country to country, and also according to the level of experience, etc. If you apply for a job in Switzerland, there are different rules.

If you apply to a multinational company or an international organization, you just have to follow the usual American or British rules, except if another language is specified. You can receive the free (British) guide 'Is your CV letting you down?: How to dramatically improve your CV.' by clicking here. If you want more information about the American way to write a résumé, click here.

If you apply for a local job, you must write your résumé and cover letter in French, German or Italian, according to the rules that are valid for the relevant culture.

The StepStone website explains, in German, how to write a résumé and a cover letter in order to apply for a job in Germany, but this applies to the German-speaking part of Switzerland too.

The website of France 5 explains in a detailed manner how you should write your CV in French.