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Swiss HRmed not only helped me (and with great success) to find a new job in Switzerland. They went far beyond the call of duty: They were always there to support and help me when I needed it.
Alvaro
Pharmacist
I studied pharmacy in my home country and worked there for about 3 years, then I worked as a pharmacist in Sweden for two years and now, for just over a year, I have been working in Switzerland.
I currently live in Greifensee, a beautiful little village in the canton of Zurich. Here I enjoy the tranquillity of nature and the lake. At the same time, I also enjoy the advantages of a big city like Zurich.
I studied pharmacy in Spain, which is a 5-year course (300 ECTS credits), including a 6-month internship in a pharmacy. During this time, the student applies what they have learned and applies their knowledge to their daily work.
As I have already mentioned, I have worked as a pharmacist in 3 different countries.
In Spain, people work very hard and a lot. There are a lot of rules, but most of them are not seen so narrowly and are interpreted broadly. In my profession, there is therefore sometimes a lot of legal uncertainty in Spain.
In Sweden almost nobody works 100 %, most are employed in the pharmacy with 40 - 60 %. There are a lot of rules and they are followed to the letter. The job of a pharmacist is very similar to that of a salesperson. You serve people all day long, the system does everything automatically, and the pharmacist's knowledge is almost never relevant.
Switzerland is somewhere between Spain and Sweden. The Swiss work a lot, even if many are not employed 100 %. There are rules that are almost always followed, but the Swiss are pragmatic and understand that the patient's health comes first and that there are special situations that require exceptions. Such a system protects the pharmacist, but also the patient. Switzerland combines the best of both worlds.
I think that in Spain we are very open and social. In a profession like pharmacy, where you have to deal with hundreds of people in the course of a week, I think it's essential to have good social skills.
I know from experience that finding a job abroad is no easy task. And the whole process involved in starting a new life in another country is even less simple: moving, validating qualifications, opening bank accounts, taking out health insurance, registering, etc.
As a foreigner you are at a disadvantage, you don't know the rules of the country and information is limited. This is where Swiss HRmed proved to be indispensable. They not only helped me (and with great success) to find a new job in Switzerland. They have gone far beyond the call of duty: They were always there to support and help me when I needed them, to tell me where I should go next and to give me a roadmap. Or to put me in touch with important people such as for insurance. I am very grateful to the Swiss HRmed team and Brigit Friedrich in particular.
It is a very enriching experience to move abroad and start a life in a foreign country. It's a challenge that pushes you to your limits, but it's a very rewarding one.
You discover what you are capable of, you start to think outside the box and break out of the mainstream thinking of your home country. You get to know other ways of working, a different work ethic, a different culture, a different way of looking at life and dealing with problems.
In such a situation, it is impossible not to grow as a person. I particularly like the Swiss: I don't know if they know it, but they are probably the most polite people in Europe. Their composure: I love the way they face problems with absolute calm, without losing their nerve. Their ability to work: They are extremely hard-working.
As I have already mentioned, the Swiss are extremely friendly and polite. From the very beginning, I always felt supported by my boss, my colleagues and even the customers.
I don't usually like these kinds of questions;) Life has taught me that it is unpredictable, that it usually offers opportunities to those who seek them, and that the future is difficult to plan.
I believe that I am absolutely sure of one thing, and that is that my future lies in Switzerland. I am an ambitious person. And my motivation is to pursue new goals that take me out of my comfort zone. After a year of living and working in Switzerland, I can say that I am in the right place, both professionally and personally.
Swiss HRmed not only helped me (and with great success) to find a new job in Switzerland. They went far beyond the call of duty: They were always there to support and help me when I needed it.
Swiss HRmed helped me a lot with my job search. The team is professional, friendly and efficient. They have good contacts with hospitals and with their help I quickly found a job. I can highly recommend Swiss HRmed.
The language concept is a fascinating and inspiring experience for me, both in terms of learning the language and discovering new places and people.
