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Please see below for a collection of articles and opinion pieces that you might find interesting. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@summitag.ch should you have any feedback or would like to arrange a discussion with one of our consultants.

How much should I be paid? Understanding your market worth!

It's incredibly difficult to know what your market worth is, here are a few tips to help understand what salary you should expect in Switzerland.

Why am I not getting more invites to job interviews?

A job search can be frustrating, especially when you're not receiving interview invitations despite your qualifications and efforts.

Interview Preparation for Hiring Managers

Can't decide who the best candidate is? Are you hiring the wrong people? Or are you having trouble hiring anyone at all?

Interview Preparation: A Guide for Candidates

Securing a job interview is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and qualifications to potential employers. However, proper interview preparation is crucial to maximize your chances of success.

I’m unhappy in my job, what should I do?

Feeling unhappy in your current job is a situation that many professionals face at some point in their careers. It's essential to approach this in the right way.

The most In-Demand Tech Skills for 2024

Staying ahead in today's dynamic employment landscape requires an understanding of the most sought-after skills. So what are the most in demand technology skills and how do we see that changing going forwards?

What makes a good IT Project Manager?

A good IT project manager possesses a unique combination of leadership, technical knowledge, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. In this article, we explore the qualities that define a successful IT project manager and highlight the key attributes to look for in this role.

Enhancing Your Skills for the Swiss Job Market

Developing new skills and expanding your knowledge not only improves your employability but also opens doors to exciting career opportunities. This article aims to provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to upskill yourself effectively for the Swiss job market.

Should I hire someone new or should I focus on improving retention?

Whilst the recruiter in me would scream out “Hire!” the reality is a lot more complex than that.

While hiring new employees can bring fresh perspectives and skills, improving retention within your workforce can yield significant benefits, including increased productivity, reduced costs, and a more positive work culture.

The average tenure of permanent technology employees is approx. 3-4 years (depending on which website you believe!).

The Gender Pay Gap in Switzerland

Discussing the state of the gender pay gap in the Swiss market and what steps we can take to improve gender equality

The Gender paygap in Switzerland is 18%, with the “real gender pay gap at 7.8%.

Despite advancements in gender equality, women in Switzerland continue to face disparities in wages compared to their male counterparts.

Part time working in Switzerland

The rising popularity of part time jobs on the Swiss job market

Can you find me a job?

We would love to be able to help all candidates to find their dream job, but the reality is that we aren’t able to and sometimes that’s quite challenging.

How to Avoid Bad Recruiters and Identify the Traits of a Good One

Let’s face it, there are lots of recruiters out there. On the surface, all look the same… experts in their field, quality focused, personal touch, etc… However, not all recruiters are created equal.

Summit Newsletter Q2 2021

The home office debate

Summit Newsletter Q1 2021

Our data insights from 2020, a question of timing and what's next for 2021

The Brexit Impact

The Brexit Impact

Why as things currently stand we unfortunately won't be able to consider British citizens for Swiss based jobs from Jan 2021

Summit Newsletter Q4 2020

Our new website, market update and the Brexit impact

Making your CV work harder for you

We frequently hear from candidates that their CV’s do not generate enough traction and a common solution to this is to turn to professional CV writer. Opinion seems to be split of the value they can add.

Summit Newsletter Q3 2020

The last quarter has continued to be a challenge, Covid-19 is still a dominant theme with many clients, but we are seeing a slow return to hopefully busier times ahead.

It's good to talk! Why you should want to talk to recruiters...

“Send me the job description and I’ll get back to you if it’s interesting” is the one phrase that recruiters hear all day long and hate. Why? Well because it’s like playing the lottery. You only have a very small chance of success.

Summit Newsletter Q2 2020

We've decided to launch a company newsletter to bring you into our world here at Summit Recruitment AG.

4 Ways Building a Relationship With A Recruiter Can Boost Your Career

Building a relationship with a good recruiter is like hiring a personal career advocate – we help you with your CV, give you interview preparation, negotiate salary and conditions on your behalf, schedule your interviews, and provide you with heaps of general advice and insider insights that you would not otherwise have.

Randy can help you

Recruitment Consultant - Despite his claim of being a “global citizen”, Randy originally hails from deep within the Rocky Mountains of Canada. Randy started at Summit at the beginning of 2020 shortly before the COVID pandemic started. As an avid traveler, he enjoys the multicultural interaction within the Summit team and the numerous interactions with clients and candidates he gets to speak with.
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