Hi everyone, I’m getting a little frustrated with my job search and would really appreciate honest advice from people who have been in a similar situation or work in HR/recruitment. For a little background, I was born and raised here, and live in Zurich. Speak about 4-5 languages, I completed my commercial apprenticeship in 2023 and have since gained experience in administration and banking. My experience includes coordinating administrative processes, organising meetings, supporting different departments and handling confidential documents and data. I’m also currently pursuing further education in executive assistance. I’m not simply looking for a routine administrative job where I repeat the same tasks every day. I’d like to take on more responsibility, work independently, contribute ideas, coordinate things and continue developing professionally. I’m particularly interested in assistant, coordination, project support or administrative roles with greater ownership. Despite my experience, I keep receiving rejections or no responses at all. I apply through different job platforms, tailor my applications, sometimes contact companies before applying and occasionally ask for feedback after a rejection. I’d love to hear your advice:
- What has genuinely helped you find a job beyond networking and personal connections?
- What would you review or change in my CV or application strategy?
- Do you know companies that are open to career changers with transferable skills?
- Are there employers where speculative applications are worth trying, even when no suitable vacancy is advertised? Can you recommend recruitment agencies or other services that have actually helped you? I’d especially appreciate practical advice and real experiences rather than the usual generic tips. Thank you so much!❤️ submitted by /u/Public_Assumption826
Originally posted by u/Public_Assumption826 on r/Switzerland