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Mission – presentation

The Dual Career programme was created in 2011 as part of the Welcome Center, which brings together three institutions in Geneva: the University of Geneva (UNIGE), the Geneva University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland (HES//SO Genève) and the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG).

The aim of this programme is to support, inform and advise the life partners of new employees (from post-doctoral level for the UNIGE, executives for HUG, academic staff for the HES//SO) arriving from another canton or from abroad, in their socio-professional integration in Geneva. This service is offered on a non-mandatory basis but is strongly recommended to help newcomers find employment in Geneva.

This support takes various forms:

  • Individual coaching session on professional integration (face-to-face or by zoom)
  • Evaluation and analysis of opportunities for personal and professional integration, including possible career changes or professional development, further training, etc.
  • Support in the process of diploma recognition in Switzerland
  • Support with administrative procedures (transfer of unemployment rights, work permits)
  • Information and advice on taking French courses tailored to your needs
  • Adaptation of cover letters and CVs to the Swiss job market
  • Preparing a “elevator” pitch
  • Preparing for recruitment interviews
  • Workshops on job search topics (face-to-face or by zoom)
  • Information on the job market in the Lake Geneva
  • Access to the IDCN (International Dual Career Network) and S-ADCN (Swiss Academic Dual Career Network)
  • Get in touch with professionals to build a relevant network
  • Access to the Welcome Center‘s LinkedIn page and articles and information on social networks
  • Support and advice in finding childcare solutions

For academic careers:

  • Information on sources of funding and contacts with key people (Research Support Service, BNF, etc.)
  • Circulation of CVs (with the permission of the person concerned) within the S-ADCN network.

For careers in the medical field: orientation interview with the Welcome Centre directors, all of whom have a medical background and have worked at a hospital or university in Geneva.

LINKEDIN PAGE DUAL CAREER
https://www.linkedin.com/company/welcome-center-geneve/