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SWITCH
Website: http://www.switch.ch/edu/
The SWITCH website has a convenient list of, and links to, universities, universities of applied sciences, technikerschulen, universities of teacher education and other miscellaneous institutions.
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Handbook for Postgraduate Students
Website: http://www.doktorandhandboken.nu/
The Handbook for Postgraduate Students is intended primarily for foreign students who have been admitted, or plan to apply for admission to, postgraduate education in Sweden.
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Rector’s Conference of the Swiss Universities
Website: http://www.crus.ch/homenavigation/home.html?L=0
The Rector’s Conference of the Swiss Universities website has detailed information about university study in Switzerland. Select “Studieren in der Scweiz” from the left hand side of the home page and this will take you to a page in English with details of admissions, contact details of universities, details of scholarships and other practical information. There is further information, detailed in the left-hand menu, available in French and German only. There is also a downloadable
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Swiss Virtual Campus
Website: http://www.swissvirtualcampus.ch/
The Swiss Virtual Campus promotes learning over the Internet at the Swiss Institutions of Higher Education with several different courses to choose from.
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CSN
Website: http://www.csn.se/
The CSN is the central administrative agency for social matters related study in Sweden. It has some information relevant to funding, accommodation and so on. In Swedish only.
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The Federal Authorities of the Swiss Confederation Website
Website: http://www.admin.ch/
The website contains all the information you need on Switzerland's federal authorities and the way in which they function. You will find direct links to the seven government departments and their affiliated federal offices, to the Federal Chancellery, to parliament and to the federal courts.
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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMW)
Website: http://www.samw.ch/de/Aktuell/News.html
Visit the SAMW website for research opportunities, prizes and funding.
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Researchers Mobility Portal of Switzerland
Website: http://www.euraxess.ch/
The Researchers Mobility Portal of Switzerland gives essential information concerning research including job opportunities, grants and fellowships, research policy as well as practical information on living and working in Switzerland together with cultural issues and FAQs.
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Karriere.ch
Website: http://www.karriere.ch/
Swiss employment website. Written in Swiss only.
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Jobsuchmaschine.ch
Website: http://www.jobsuchmaschine.ch/
Swiss employment website. Written in Swiss only.
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The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC)
Website: http://www.bscc.co.uk/
The BSCC is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting its 700-plus Members and promoting business relations between Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the UK. The Chamber provides an ideal network and platform for business people to facilitate dialogue and change.
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Offene Stellen.ch
Website: http://www.offene-stellen.ch/
Swiss employment website.
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Local CH
Website: http://www.local.ch/en/
This is a comprehensive online directory for Switzerland. Searching for ‘jobs’ will bring up a list of employment agencies in Switzerland and their contact details.
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Jobpilot.ch
Website: http://www.jobpilot.ch/
Swiss employment website.
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Der Arbeitsmarkt – Schweizer Portal für Arbeit und Beschäftigung
Website: http://www.derarbeitsmarkt.ch/arbeitsmarkt/de/
The German website is an information portal for news relating to employment and the labour market in Switzerland.
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Swissworld
Website: http://www.swissworld.org/
Swissworld.org, which is published by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, promotes the image of Switzerland by providing wide-ranging information on the country, its people and culture, leisure, geography, environment, science, education, economy, politics and history. The website also lists various Swiss Government links.
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Swiss Academy of the Humanities and Social Sciences (SAGW)
Website: http://www.sagw.ch/sagw.html
Visit the SAGW website for research opportunities, prizes and funding.
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Zeit Online - University Rankings
Website: http://ranking.zeit.de/che2011/en/
On this page of Zeit Online newspaper, you can find university rankings in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It allows you to compare universities or courses according to different criteria and also gives background information on the university towns themselves.
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Swiss Academy of Sciences (SANW)
Website: http://www.scnat.ch/
Visit the SANW website for research opportunities, prizes and funding.
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Jobserve Switzerland
Website: http://www.jobserve.com/ch/en/find-jobs-in-switzerland/b/
This international internet recruitment service provider has a Switzerland portal, listing all current vacancies in the country. Free registration and CV upload is available, as well as tools to help tracking online job applications.
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Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Swiss Universities
Website: http://www.oaq.ch/pub/de/01_00_00_home.php
The Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Swiss Universities website has a very useful links section covering national institutions involved in education, training, research; student associations and so on. Select “Links”.
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Swissfirms
Website: http://www.swissfirms.ch/
SWISSFIRMS is a website provided by the Swiss Chambers of Commerce, which promotes member companies of the Swiss Chambers of Commerce, supports them in their daily business activities, and provides up-to-date information on the Swiss economy and its companies. It includes an efficient search engine with addresses, company structures and financial information regarding 12000 member companies of the Swiss Chambers of Commerce.
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Swiss Portal
Website: http://www.ch.ch/private/index.html
The Swiss portal ch.ch, as a joint project of the federal government, the cantons and the communes, is the national gateway to Switzerland. It is Switzerland’s electronic business card and the main point of access to online information from the federal government, the cantons and local authorities in German, French, Italian, Romansh and English. Information about employment can be found in the “work” section.
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Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW)
Website: http://www.satw.ch/
Visit the SATW website for research opportunities, prizes and funding.
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Schweizer Industrie- und Handelskammern – Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Switzerland (SIHK – C
Website: http://www.cci.ch/
The CCIS is the umbrella association of the 18 cantonal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Switzerland. The Chambers are private law associations with a voluntary membership. Their main services are: authentication of export documents, issuance of ATA carnets, protection of politico-economic interests, support of the company network, etc.
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JobUp.ch
Website: http://www.jobup.ch/
Swiss employment website. Search for vacancies related to: executive positions, banking, IT, healthcare, hospitality and watch-making.
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Job Apple.ch
Website: http://jobapple.ch/
Swiss employment website.
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State Secretariat for Education and Research
Website: http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/index_en.php
Select "Topics" from the main menu. Under “General Education” there is information on scholarships and grants to home and international students. Under “Universities” then “Studying in Switzerland” there is information on admissions and lists of universities. There is a separate list for universities of applied science. Under “Research” you can find out about the various organisations involved, the research landscape, current programmes, lists of research institutes (within and outside universities) and lots of other information.
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Schweizer Stellenmarkt
Website: http://www.schweizer-stellenmarkt.ch/
Swiss employment website
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Swiss Emigration Information
Website: http://www.swissemigration.ch/
This official Swiss Confederation website of the Federal Office for Migration provides helpful brochures and other useful information on emigration issues. The following brochures might be of interest to you: living and working in Switzerland; working as a trainee in Switzerland; to access the brochures navigate to the ‘Documents’ section where these and more are listed. All information is available in German, French, English and Italian.
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The Ranking Forum of Swiss Universities
Website: http://www.universityrankings.ch/en/
A comprehensive site with information on the rankings of Swiss universities.
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The Economist Topics Index
Website: http://www.economist.com/topics/
Includes articles on countries which give basic facts, a political and economic outlook, a brief history and an overview of the political structure and forces.
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Reed International Jobs
Website: http://www.reed.co.uk/JobsOutsideUK.aspx
Although a UK job site Reed has an international jobs section. The country links will show most recent vacancies in the country of interest.
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AngloINFO – Switzerland
Website: http://switzerland.angloinfo.com/
AngloINFO is for any English speaker who needs information or support on living abroad, including those living in or planning to move to Switzerland. AngloINFO Switzerland has 1000s of listings of local businesses and organisations, essential practical reference information (including information on employment and work permits), discussions and more.
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The Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Website: http://www.css.ethz.ch/index_EN
Swiss academic institute at ETH Zurich specialized in research, teaching, and the provision of services in international and national security policy
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British Embassy in Berne, Switzerland
Website: http://ukinswitzerland.fco.gov.uk/en/
News and information from the British Embassy in Berne, Switzerland.
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Working Abroad Career Guide for Switzerland
Website: http://www.overseasdigest.com/country/Switzerland.htm
This online Career Guide provides a Country Profile and information on Professional Resources, Job Search Resources, Financial Considerations, Employment Trends, Resume/CV's, Information Technology, Interviewing Advice, Engineering, Work Permits, Accounting & Finance, Cultural Advice, Sales & Marketing, and General Business.
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Master of Science
Website: http://www.masterofscience.se/
The Master of Science website provides information about natural science masters programmes and the universities that offer them. It has a course search facility and details of application procedures.
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Job7.com
Website: http://www.job7.ch/
Swiss employment website dedicated to work in zürich. Written in Swiss only.
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hobson.ch
Website: http://www.hobsons.ch/de/karriere/index.html
A site for those interested in working in Switzerland.Includes a link to SWISS 100 - graduate recruiters in Switzerland. In two languages (French and German) it names the favourite companies of business, IT and engineering students and describes their recruiting processes.
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Graduate Jobs in Europe
Website: http://graduatejobsineurope.com
Lists top employers in various European countries. Information on employment prospects in each country, and some vacancies.
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Travailler en Suisse
Website: http://www.travailler-en-suisse.ch/
Swiss employment website.
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Success & Career
Website: http://www.success-and-career.ch/
Advice for job seekers. Includes CV preparation. Site in french and german
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Qual.ch
Website: http://www.qual.ch/homepage.html
Jobsite for top finance professional in Switzerland.
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jobs.ch
Website: http://www.jobs.ch/
Job portal for recruiting, careers and further education focusing on the Swiss market.
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South Centre
Website: http://www.southcentre.org/
The South Centre (the Centre) is an intergovernmental organization of developing countries established by an Intergovernmental Agreement (Treaty) which came into force on 31 July 1995 with its headquarters in Geneva. Offers several types of internships in Geneva, in global governance, intellectual property and trade.
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The Swiss Labour Market Authority
Website: http://www.jobarea.ch/
This official Swiss Confederation website provides comprehensive information on the labour market and unemployment insurance, job vacancies, laws, brochures, statistics, private employment and temporary staff agencies. It is linked to the European Employment Services (EURES) and other organisations.
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Just Landed Guide
Website: http://www.justlanded.com/english
The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in various countries.
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Switzerland Jobs on Jobs.com
Website: http://jobs.com/browse/job-categories/accounting-finance-insurance_jobs_01
Jobs.com offers a country-specific website listing current vacancies in Switzerland. This is a job posting site only; registration and CV upload is not available.
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ePractice Factsheet
Website: http://www.epractice.eu/en/factsheets
The ePractice eGovernment and eInclusion factsheets provide an overall picture of the situation and progress of eGovernment and eInclusion in 34 European countries. Clear list of countries to choose from.
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Foreign Credits
Website: http://www.foreigncredits.com/
Information on global education systems, credit-transfer and other educational resources.
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Embassy of Switzerland
Website: http://www.eda.admin.ch/london.html
Choose the "Travel to Switzerland" section.
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myScience.ch - The Swiss Portal for Science and Innovation
Website: http://www.myscience.ch/en/
myScience.ch gives an overview of science, research, universities, R&D companies and research centers in Switzerland. myScience.ch provides practical information on employment, funding and daily life as well as scientific news, the science job portal, the swiss scientific agenda and the continuing education portal for academics.
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Job Crawler Switzerland
Website: http://www.jobcrawler.org/
Swiss employment website.
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zeitung.ch
Website: http://www.zeitung.ch/
Swiss newspapers
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Eurydice
Website: http://www.eurydice.org/
For background information and descriptions of the education system, at all levels, in each European country, go to the Eurydice portal.
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Centre for Higher Education Development University Ranking
Website: http://www.excellenceranking.org/eusid/EUSID
Ranking on European universities by subject and university.
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World Wide Opportunities in Organic Farming (WWOOF)
Website: http://www.wwoof.org/
WWOOF is a worldwide network which started in the UK in 1971 and has since become an international movement that is helping people share more sustainable ways of living. WWOOF organisations in different countries link people who want to volunteer on organic farms or smallholdings with people who are looking for volunteer help.
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Rectors' Conference of the Swiss Universities - Study in Switzerland
Website: http://www.crus.ch/information-programme/study-in-switzerland.html?L=2
Higher education in Switzerland.Detailed information about university study in Switzerland. Select “Study in Switzerland” from the left hand side of the home page and this will take you to a page in English with details of admissions, contact details of universities, details of scholarships and other practical information. There is also a downloadable booklet in English Studying in Switzerland and a fact-sheet Postgraduate Studies at Swiss Universities. This can be found by selecting “Publications” from the right hand menu on the home page.
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JobERA
Website: http://jobera.com/
Job searching site for numerous countries which also has notes on, or examples of, international resumes for a smaller selection of countries.
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Expatica.COM
Website: http://www.expatica.com/
Lifestyle portal for internationals living abroad - includes a section on employment
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Center for Global Education - World Wide Colleges and Universities
Website: http://www.globaled.us/wwcu/
Has links to world wide colleges and universities and to internship,work abroad and research programmes. Also has student study abroad handbook.
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World Education Services
Website: http://www.wes.org/
US based site with comprehensive links covering all aspects of education both in the US and internationally. The links are arranged into a general section for the region and then separate sections for each country in regional groups. For some information you need to register to access the pages.
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United Planet
Website: http://www.unitedplanet.org/
Online community offering volunteering opportunities
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IIE Passport
Website: http://www.iiepassport.org/
Search by country and subject for international study and funding opportunities. The site also includes a "Student's Guide" which, although clearly intended for US students going abroad, has thorough coverage of issues to consider before committing to study internationally
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Corporate Information - Switzerland
Website: http://www.corporateinformation.com/Country-Industry-Research-Links.aspx?c=756&i=General
Links to corporate and related industry information sites providing information on companies in Switzerland
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Manpower Inc. Worldwide
Website: http://www.manpower.com/
Manpower is an international recruitment company providing staffing services on both permanent and temporary basis. Select the country you require from the dropdown menu on left.
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Canadian-universities.net
Website: http://www.canadian-universities.net
Despite the name this site has lists of, and links to, universities globally.
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International Service for Human Rights
Website: http://www.ishr.ch/
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Geneva, at the heart of the United Nations human rights system, with a small branch office in New York. Offers internships to graduates in its Geneva office.
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MBendi
Website: http://www.mbendi.com/
MBendi is a global information resource mainly for Business and Travel. The profiles include information on Economy, Trade, Business Travel, Communication and Infrastructure and lists major companies and products.
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Expertise in Labour Mobility
Website: http://www.labourmobility.com
Information on working abroad. Job hunting and country specific CV advise in Culturally Tailored CV under Services
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Go Abroad
Website: http://www.goabroad.com/
US-based commercial organisation offering study, volunteering and work abroad opportunities in a wide variety of countries and disciplines. Candidates would ordinarily have to pay for these opportunities.
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Xpatjobs
Website: http://www.xpatjobs.com/home.asp
English and foreign language jobs collated from agencies
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Ploteus
Website: http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/home.jsp?language=en
PLOTEUS is the definitive guide to studying in Europe as it aims to help students, job seekers, workers, parents, guidance counsellors and teachers alike. It has four main sections: Learning opportunities and training possibilities (with links to university websites, HE institutions, databases of schools, vocaltional training); Education and training systems (descriptions of the systems); Exchange programmes and grants; Moving to another European country (costs of living, tuition fees, finding accomodation, general information).
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Hobsons Careers in Europe
Website: http://www.careersineurope.hobsons.com/
Jobs, employer listings, country profiles and more.
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International Employment News
Website: http://employment.einnews.com/
EIN News Service for international employment professionals provides constantly updated news and information on employment issues.
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UK Trade & Investment
Website: http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
A helpful resource for UK enterprises seeking help with business interests in other countries. The profile information relates only to business and economy topics, and includes a number of business contacts and professional bodies.
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Concordia
Website: http://www.concordiavolunteers.org.uk/
A wide range of volunteer projects in the UK and overseas providing work experience for young people. It has links with the European Voluntary Service (EVS), a European Commission Scheme which funds 18-30 year olds to undertake volunteering in Europe. There is an option to download the EVS handbook as a PDF.
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Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe
Website: http://www.cobcoe.eu
COBCOE is an independent, non-profit making organisation representing British chambers of commerce throughout Europe. Acting as an umbrella organisation, COBCOE works with member chambers to advance international trade and business with the United Kingdom, through united representation, cooperation and trade stimulation.
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EURAXESS
Website: http://www.ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm
This is a European Commission website aimed at researchers working (or wanting to work) in Europe. EURAXESS exists to promote and support research within Europe. The organisation will support mobile researchers in their relocation and offer a personalised service to support your professional and personal life. The site contains a database of research based job vacancies across Europe. There are also links to a number of organisations who offer grants and funding to researchers in Europe.
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b-school.info
Website: http://www.b-school-net.de/
Information on studying Business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with a special focus on MBA programs and rankings. In German and English, with some content in German only.
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Jobs Abroad
Website: http://www.jobsabroad.com
Online vacancies with jobs across the world
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JobsinGeneva.com
Website: http://www.jobsingeneva.com/
Job opportunities in Switzerland for professionals with English as the main working language.
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TeleJob
Website: http://www.telejob.ch/
Electronic job exchange board for research assistants and doctoral students of the technological institutes of Zurich (AVETH) and Lausanne (ACIDE).
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Adecco
Website: http://www.adecco-asia.com/
Adecco is an international human resources company whose services include temporary & contract staffing, permanent recruitment, outsourcing, executive search, leadership development, career management & outplacement services - click on adecco worldwide to access country information
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EuroEducation.net
Website: http://www.euroeducation.net/
Details of undergraduate and post-graduate and professional programmes offered by over 900 academic establishments Europe. A Guide to Graduate Courses in Arts, Business, Economics, Engineering, Humanities, Management, MBA, Science. Includes information about the education system in each country
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recognition of foreign qualifications
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Ciba Speciality Chemicals
Website: http://www.cibasc.com/
Chemical company. Graduate and intern opportunities in Germany and Switzerland.
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Visa Headquarters
Website: http://www.visahq.co.uk
VisaHQ.com, Inc. provides online visa services enabling travellers to apply online for visas to most countries in the world.
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ENIC-NARIC.net
Website: http://www.enic-naric.net/
Find out about the educational qualifications across Europe and the world. Specific country information includes: national information centres; national education bodies; system of education; university education; quality assurance in Higher Education; post-secondary non-university education; recognized higher education institutions; policies and procedures for the recognition of qualifications; qualifications framework; diploma supplement information
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CIA World Factbook
Website: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook
This is a reference resource with almanac style information about the countries of the world. Choose the country you want from the “Select a Country or Location” dropdown list and find facts on the country in the following categories: demographics, geography, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
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BBC Country Profiles
Website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/country_profiles
These are compiled in the News section. Select the country of interest from the regional dropdown list. The information provided includes a brief historical overview, basic facts and information about political leadership and the media.
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Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
Website: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
Foreign & Commonwealth Office offers advice on travel and living abroad and information on British consular services abroad. Select a country from the dropdown menu.
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EURES - The European Job Mobility Portal
Website: http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=en
The easy way to find information on jobs and learning opportunities throughout Europe.
Job vacancies in 31 European countries and what you need to know about living and working there. Contains a directory of European graduate recruiters and advice on job hunting, application procedures and vacancies for countries in the EU.
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Leverhulme Trust
Website: http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk
Funding for UK resident postgraduates and postdoctorals to study abroad, with studentships tenable anywhere except the UK or US
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Golden Key International Honour Society
Website: http://www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS
An international collegiate "honor society", with nearly 2 million members from over 190 countries who have been recognised at over 375 chapters at colleges and universities. Offers members access to information on jobs, scholarships, study abroad opportunities, etc. Has regional sections.
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Academics.com
Website: http://www.academics.com/
Advertises jobs in research and higher education in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Lists current vacancies at universities, higher education institutions, research institutes and companies conducting research. Site includes lots of comprehensive and useful advice on applications, interviews and so on.
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Learn4Good International Job Search
Website: http://www.learn4good.com/
Learn4Good has an international Job search section, which allows for a quick search by country.Free registration and CV upload is available.
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Eurograduate - European Graduate Career Guide
Website: http://www.eurograduate.com/
Contains a directory of European graduate recruiters and advice on job hunting and application procedures for various European countries.
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Careerjet
Website: http://www.careerjet.co.uk/
CareerJet is an international multilingual employment search engine listing opportunities by regions and countries. Search for any job or an region or city in the “Where” field.
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Online Newspapers
Website: http://www.onlinenewspapers.com
Links to newspapers, many with employment sections
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Anywork Anywhere
Website: http://www.anyworkanywhere.com/
Primarily for residents of the Great Britain and Europe, this site offers job vacancies and profiles of employers seeking seasonal workers.
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International Job Online
Website: http://jobs.thecareersgroup.co.uk/
A Careers Group run online job board for international job opportunities
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AGCAS / Graduate Prospects Country Profiles
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/countries
Individual profiles with country specific information covering: postgraduate study; the job market, vacancy sources and finding work (including work experience); application and interview processes; visas and immigration plus a general country overview.
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