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We have put together various packages for you with a clear palette of services. You are naturally also able to book any of the services individually.

You will receive a binding price prior to every proposal. This saves you from any expensive surprises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Compiling a complete set of application documents

 

Using the documents provided, we compile a complete set of application documents, in accordance with Swiss guidelines and practices, to be presented to potential employers.

According to the information provided, we compose a personalized cover letter and compile a CV according to current Swiss standards. We translate your certificates, testimonials and letters of reference.

The result is a full application, which you can send electronically (by e-mail) or by regular mail to an unlimited number of potential employers in Switzerland.

 

  • Compiling a German-language CV using the (English) original

  • Composing and/or translating the cover letter into German using the information provided

  • Compiling the application as a set of documents including original documents (certificates, degrees, testimonials and letters of reference, recommendation letters) and the German translation in pdf format

English-German translations of certificates, degrees, testimonials and letters of reference. Prices. according to amount of text and language (friendlySWISS works exclusively together with qualified translation services).

We normally provide you with a low-cost all-inclusive offer on the basis of the documents provided.

 

Welcome package:

 

Initial contact and clarification of your needs by email: What do you need, where will you stay during the initial period?

We organise initial accommodation (hotel, holiday apartment or similar) in coordination with you.  

We search for the first apartment and arrange at least four viewings.

 

We collect you from the airport (or from a location of your choice on arrangement)

We take you to your initial accommodation

And we conduct our initial meetings with you

 

We spend one full day with each other and view the apartments that we have arranged to visit in accordance with your wishes. There may also be other appointments to attend. However, sufficient time will remain to respond to what are likely to be numerous questions on your part. A meal together will also ease your initial contact with Swiss cuisine.

 

We will be available by telephone and email over the a few days to respond to your questions.

After a few days we spend one further day with you, or possibly two half days. For example for vehicle purchases, insurance queries and the registration of the vehicle.  Enrolment with the resident registry office etc.

 

This proposal also includes all vehicle costs, transportation, office and telephone costs incl. approx. 35 working hours

 

Rates: 1900.-- SFr / (Euro: 1400.-- / US Dollar: 1700.-- on Sept 2010)

 

 

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We also offer individual services on arrangement. For orientation purposes, please see below to find individual services and price guidelines:

 

Translation of Curriculum Vitae from English to German in accordance with your written template, max. one A4 page.

For every additional Curriculum Vitae (within the family)

 

90.-- Sfr

70.-- Sfr

 

68.-- Eu

53.-- Eu

 

Generation of a tabular Curriculum Vitae in accordance with your written template

For every additional Curriculum Vitae (within the family)

110.-- Sfr

80.-- Sfr

83.-- Eu

60.-- Eu

Assistance in searching for a house or apartment (ads and internet, telephone)

Appointments for viewing (max. 4 objects)

Escort and translation when viewing apartments or houses (max. 4 objects and within one ½ day)

Checking the rental agreement

Assistance with apartment handover (2 hours)

Which insurances do I need for renting or purchasing an apartment or house?

You have an address in Switzerland!  What now? Telephone, television, post, refuse, electricity, water and waste water. Everything requires regulated and registered.

Assistance and escort when enrolling with the resident’s registry office (30 minutes)

900.--Sfr

650.-- Eu

 

Assistance in searching for a vehicle (ads and internet, telephone)

Escort and translation when viewing the vehicle (max. 4 ½ hours)

Checking the purchase agreement, assistance with credit procurement*

Assistance in obtaining suitable and compulsory insurance*

Enrolment and registration of the vehicle, procuring a license plate from the road traffic agency (approx. 2 hours)

540.-- Sfr

390.-- Eu

 

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Cultural bag:

 

The new neighbours and how do I deal with them?

Help, we’ve received an invite: We help you to prepare for your first visit to a Swiss host family

What does your host expect from you?

Typical Swiss: When and what gifts for the host

What dishes await you? How does one eat a fondue?

Taboo subjects at the table!

We would like to invite Swiss guests round: What do your guests expect from you?

When should you and must you extend an invitation in which circumstances?

Buying, what and where?

The greatest contrasts between your homeland and Switzerland

The first day at work. What does my boss expect from me?

How do I treat my boss?

 

 

 
 

The proposals above are simply examples and not binding. Please check the current exchange rate and request a binding quote

 
 

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