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/