Tunc Atlihan, Procurement Manager of Sonova (Medical Devices) delivered a pragmatical interview full of tips for job-seekers, especially non-European engineers who want to move to Europe.
In this episode, we discussed:
✔️ Toyota experience: from Turkey to European Headquarters
✔️ Visa sponsorship & EU citizenship
✔️ Switzerland’s temporary contracts
If you want to move into Europe/Switzerland, or are interested in careers as an Industrial Engineer this conversation is for you!
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Chapters:
(00:00:31) Tunc's introduction(00:01:38) From Toyota Turkey to belgium (00:04:54) Visa process in Europe(00:06:06) Becoming a citizen of Belgium(00:06:42) Dual citizenship(00:08:12) Application process Toyota(00:10:42) Turkey vs Europe: main differences working(00:11:17) Advice to get a job in Europe(00:12:49) Skills for Toyota(00:14:40) Salary range for engineer in Toyota(00:15:33) Getting a job in Switzerland(00:16:52) Temporary contracts(00:21:13) Showing passion for the company(00:23:27) Reference person(00:25:13) Salary range Procurement Mgr in Switzerland(00:25:57) Quality of life Turkey vs Belgium vs Switzerland(00:27:52) Languages to get a job(00:30:06) Language to get citizenship(00:31:23) How has living abroad changed yourself(00:34:22) How to maintain your network
What is the DNA that makes it the European Space Agency or the CERN?Ricarda Betzing, former HRBP of CERN (Center for Nuclear Research) shares with us her experience in Recruitment at two of the most forward-looking entities in the world (@CERN and @ESA)In this episode, we discussed:✔️ Career paths inside HR✔️ DNA of engineers at CERN and ESA✔️ Application process at CERN and ESAIf you want to join the ESA or CERN, or are interested in career pathways inside HR this conversation is for you!
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Juan Caldera, Account Executive at PRECISMO shares with ushow he made his way from Chile to Prague (Czech Republic)
In this episode, we discussed:
✔️ Visa options for non-Europeans to enter the Czech Republic
✔️ Start-up scene in Prague
✔️ Mixing work with hobbies: Sales during the day, DJ atnight
If you want to move to Prague, enter the Tech industry (orjust curious about his DJ skills), this conversation is for you!
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Interviewing Laurent Lefevre , Director of The Talents Lab who worked in Dubai as Head of HR for 3 years.
He was the first guest bringing a gift to the podcast!
Raising the bar for future guests ;)
(I could really get used to this 😂)
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Expert tips to prepare your CV & application
✔️ Mindset needed for an international move
✔️ Dubai before vs now
If you’re in the middle of an application process, you must watch this before your next interview.
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https://thetalentslab.com/
https://laurentlefevre.consulting/
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Interviewing Ana Molina, former Brand Manager at Colgate, who worked in Switzerland for 3 years and just moved to Dubai with her own company of cheesecakes!
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ How to enter the FMCG industry
✔️ Re-building social life in record time
✔️ Starting your own company in Switzerland
If you’re interested in starting a career in Marketing or movingto Switzerland, this conversation is a must-listen.
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Interviewing Simon Immerzel, Business TransformationConsultant at Dentsu, who is half Dutch, half Spanish and lives now in Switzerland.
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Standing out inside Business Transformation Consulting
✔️ Salary range for Design Engineers across Netherlands,Spain & Switzerland
✔️ Selling yourself according to the value you provide (notyour job title)
If you’re interested in the world of Business Transformation &Design, this conversation is a must-listen.
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Interviewing Alejandro Mon, Sales Manager at Odoo, who worked in Brussels (Belgium) for 2 years.
(Even though my audio was a bit broken during the call,Alejandro’s tips were so good I still wanted to publish the interview)
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Networking to get a job abroad
✔️ Advice for people who want a career in Sales
✔️ Life in Brussels (Belgium)
If you’re interested in starting a career in Sales or movingto Brussels, this conversation is a must-listen.
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Interviewing Claudia Garcia, Events Manager at Climeworks (Sustainability), who is originally from Spain and has worked in the Netherlands, Denmark and now lives in Switzerland.
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ How to ace a spontaneous application inside a company’s website
✔️ Underpaying immigrants & opportunities
✔️ Pros and cons of being an expat
If you’re passionate about climate change but don’t know how to leverage it to get a job, this conversation is a must-listen.
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Interviewing Fabio Maschi, VP of Software & AI at IGEM who is originally from Brazil and currently lives in Switzerland
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Studying a PHD in Zürich
✔️ Synthetic Biology competitions at IGEM
✔️ Turning passion into a full-time job
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Interviewing Fernando Caro, a professional in the PrivateBanking industry from Spain who is woking in Switzerland
In this episode, we covered:
✔️What is Private Banking and how to enter the industry
✔️Using your mother tongue as an asset
✔️Useful certificates
If you’re looking for a job in Private Banking in Switzerland,this conversation is a must-listen.
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Interviewing Diego Caldera, a Lawyer from Chile who works in Switzerland’s Banking industry.
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Options for lawyers inside the Banking industry.
✔️ How to adapt a Lawyer’s profile to a different country’s law.
✔️ Networking as an expat.
If you’re looking for a job abroad in Law/Banking, this conversation is a must-listen.
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Timestamps:(00:02:21) Why did you move to Switzerland?(00:05:56) Languages known(00:08:59) Biggest challenge in your job search(00:13:15) Studying a Master's degree in Switzerland(00:17:52) Role of a Lawyer in Banking(00:23:23) Salary range for a Lawyer in Swiss Banking(00:24:28) Advice for Lawyers wanting to come to Switzerland(00:31:17) Best & worst about Switzerland(00:38:28) Moving to Singapore(00:42:06) Entrepreneurship(00:49:45) How has living abroad changed how you see yourself(00:51:48) Looking back, anything you'd do differently?(00:52:11) 3 quick questions
Interviewing Carlos Baeza, a Global Purchasing Director who’s worked in the UK, Czech Republic, Belgium and now is living in Switzerland.
In this episode, we covered:
✔️ Getting into Toyota’s world.
✔️ How to stand out from competition in the interview process.
✔️ The V.I.E. expat program.
If you’re looking for a job in the engineering/procurement world, this conversation is a must-listen.
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Timestamps:(00:00:43) Guest's job & studies(00:02:47) VIE: Expat program(00:06:47) Standing out to move to UK(00:08:49) Moving to CZ Republic(00:10:42) Getting into Toyota(00:12:56) Working in manufacturing - Cons of location(00:14:05) Toyota interview process(00:15:49) Tips to handle the interviews
(00:19:43) Pros and cons about working in Toyota(00:23:21) Languages(00:33:38) Mindset to go abroad(00:37:14) Interview anecdote(00:40:09) Strategy for getting interviews(00:42:26) Salary range for Director in Switzerland(00:43:29) Best and worst aboutBelgium, CZ and Switzerland(00:48:30) Making Swiss friends(00:49:56) Anything you'd do differently?(00:52:13) If you had to convince someone to move abroad(00:54:41) 3 quick questions
Santiago Peiro is a Spanish Test Engineer working in the IT industry in Switzerland.
In this interview, he explains how he managed to get a job in Switzerland (after 300+ applications) and shares general tips for people who want to move abroad.
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Timestamps:
(00:00:44) Role of a Test Engineer
(00:07:35) 1st experience abroad
(00:13:04) How did you end up in the banking industry
(00:16:51) Why Switzerland?
(00:17:46) Job search strategy
(00:28:35) Job platforms
(00:35:08) How did you find your job?
(00:40:51) Best and worst about Switzerland
(00:42:43) 3 quick questions
Interview to Abigail Meuli, a Grants Officer from Scotland who is living and working in Spain.
She explains how she initially struggled to find a job in the Spanish market and how she finally managed to get it by having a unique strategy, and shares her advice for others who are looking for a job in Spain.
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Timestamps:(00:00:41) Job of a Grants Officer(00:01:30) Moving to Spain(00:04:22) Brexit and Visa(00:06:35) How did you find your job in Spain(00:11:06) Main challenges(00:17:58) Knowing the Spanish language(00:24:45) Differences Scotland vs Spain(00:27:24) What helped you stand out?(00:28:33) Certifications vs Experience(00:30:44) Advice for people who want to move abroad(00:34:37) Salary range(00:35:36) Social life(00:37:55) Best and worst about Spain(00:42:01) 3 quick questions
Interview to Adam Sobstyl, a physiotherapist from Poland who worked in Switzerland for 2 years.
He explains how he entered into Switzerland's health sector and shares his advice for other physiotherapists who are looking for a job in Switzerland.
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Timestamps:
(00:01:02) Guest's introduction
(00:05:54) What helped you stand out
(00:09:26) Physiotherapist diploma recognition
(00:12:09) Differences working in Poland vs Switzerland
(00:20:08) Learning German
(00:22:44) Advice for Physio to move to Switzerland
(00:23:43) Platform for physio jobs
(00:29:19) Salary range
(00:34:38) Best and worst about Switzerland
(00:41:20) 3 quick questions
Ken Kitsu is a half Spanish, half Japanese aerospace engineer. He has worked and lived in the US, UK and Switzerland.
In this interview, he gives advice to fellow engineers who want to work in the US, UK and Switzerland and shares general tips for people who want to move abroad.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast
(03:12) Pursuing a Master's Degree in the US
(04:18) Fellowships and Financial Support
(05:39) Advice for Aspiring Students
(07:53) Challenges and Rewards of Studying in the US
(10:32) Navigating the US Job Market
(13:28) Exploring Opportunities in Europe
(17:32) Living in the UK: Best and Worst Experiences
(19:21) Moving to Switzerland: A New Chapter
(22:15) Navigating the Swiss Job Market
(22:57) Advice for Aspiring Aerospace Engineers
(26:03) Rebuilding Social Life in Switzerland
(29:50) Reflecting on Career Moves and Future Planning
(32:09) Rapid Fire Questions: Food, Books, and More
(34:59) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode you will hear:
- Who I am
- Why I created Start Your International Career
- How you will benefit from every episode
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Timestamps:
(00:00:16) Who I am: my background
(00:01:52) 1st time abroad
(00:03:06) Moving to another country
(00:04:08) Why I created this
(00:07:13) What you can expect, your benefit