Do you need to learn German to find a software developer job in Switzerland?

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A question we got a lot recently from our followers: do you need to learn German to land a job as a software developer in Switzerland? Do you need to learn it before arriving? And what is the difference between standard German and Swiss German? Which one do you need, if you need one? Here are the answers to all your questions!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:18 What is this Swiss German?
00:52 The difference between standard German and Swiss German: an example
01:38 So, do I need to learn German?
02:47 Wouldn’t you prefer to learn German around this?
02:58 Let's de-bunk a myth
03:49 Learn German to be accepted, but on the go
05:17 Go back home and share some funny words
05:35 Rely on comedians to practice your Swiss German
06:07 Here are the four levels
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1 авг 2024

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Комментарии : 33

@alexandrufilipescu1301 Год назад

Thank you for the video, it's very niche content that's hard to find!

@38countries Год назад

Glad it helps. Let me know if you have any questions!

@john_doe_2231 Год назад

can u make a video on some good tech companies and startups in Switzerlands .It would bbe very helpful . Also i didnt even know that there are so many differences between German and Swiss German .

@38countries Год назад

Yes, I can. Any companies / industries or aspects about them that you are particularly interested in?

@Hamcap57 Год назад

Hi Raphael! Why don't you tell us about how to land a job in Switzerland? How and where to look up? Thank you!

@38countries Год назад

Hi Hamcap57, any aspects you are specifically interested in? I think this would be a whole video series so it would be good to know which sub topics to cover first.

@soumadip_skyy_banerjee Год назад

@@38countriesYes we need vids on how to get jobs in Switzerland

@starl1ght41 Год назад

@@38countries Python jobs, how to get a job for Python developers, or what startups/companies are usually hiring and what programming languages/tools are most important to get a job in Switzerland etc. Also maybe a video about the French cantons of Switzerland, is it important to know Swiss German there or French much more important

@dimmodddimmodd7199 Год назад

Thanks

@38countries Год назад

Glad you like it!

@mario_luis_dev Год назад

one of the main reasons I'm looking to Zürich as a place to work is precisely because I want to be *forced* to learn German to communicate with the locals. It's a language I've always wanted to learn, but never had the chance. Living there would certainly push me to pick up the language :)

@38countries Год назад

Interesting viewpoint, Mario! Be aware though that (Swiss) German in Zürich is very different from what would be considered German in Berlin, Munich or Frankfurt. It's almost like a different language. I also wrote a blog post about this: www.38countries.com/ch/swiss-german

@mario_luis_dev Год назад

@@38countries yes! I plan on starting with high German ofc, that’ll be in itself hard enough 😅 I can then later (hopefully) pick up the local Swiss variant

@38countries Год назад

Yes, that is definitely one way to do it. Go for it!

@AsifSaifuddinAuvipy 11 месяцев назад

How similar is bavarian german with swiss german

@paologreco9412 Год назад

Hi Raphael, and thank you for the endless tips & tricks that you're sharing, they're really informative and useful for a newbie. May I ask you a piece of advice regarding the specs of my first laptop now that I'm starting my journey to become a coder? I will start with the basics and then moving to Python, hopefully towards the realm of machine learning; is a laptop with a Ryzen 5 5625u six core with 16gb ram enough? Or should I start with at least 8 cores? And do I need a graphic card?

@38countries Год назад

Well if you ask me, it’s always: Get a Mac :-D. I can really recommend the MacBook Air M1. It’s “the old one” now and you can get it refurbished or second hand with 16GB memory for probably less than 1K EUR and it still has enough power for another 2+ years for most dev applications. I would not touch any Intel and AMD CPUS for another 2 years or so. So far, they/x86 lost the game on energy efficiency against Apple.

@khz2172 Год назад

Could you please make a video about how to get a job in tech company as a Data Scientist or ML Engineer. I am from Bangladesh

@38countries Год назад

I would say it’s pretty much that same as other dev jobs. What are you particularly interested in within the process?

@ricardomonge2769 Год назад

Thanks for the tips! Is there any chance for getting like an Ausbildung where I can learn the dialect and skills while working? I know some german (B2), but I would be alright with learning swiss if they have patience and give me a chance to adapt, which I'm concerned because of the need for efficiency

@38countries Год назад

Depends on your nationality. If EU/EFTA and you can afford it, probably yes. Otherwise much harder.

@ricardomonge2769 Год назад

@@38countries Thanks for the reply!

@denisstepanenko3037 Год назад

Hi Raphael. Could you, please, write name of Swiss comedian, you mentioned?

@38countries Год назад

Dominic Deville. Check him out on SRF.ch free and ad-free or selected clips with ads on RU-vid. Subtitles might be better on RU-vid than SRF.ch though so best to compare.

@markmarki9511 10 месяцев назад

Do you need a computer science degree in Switzerland, or self-taught/bootcamp people can also get job with a decent portfolio and enough experience?

@38countries 10 месяцев назад

I think it is similar to the rest of the world: A degree helps, especially because all these online courses do not force you to learn the boring basics like discrete math and few people understand that they will need those eventually. But a degree is not strictly necessary. What counts are the problems you can solve and also how well you work in a team.

@oOrbitZz Год назад

I'm 49yrs old and had more than 20+ pls exp as a software developer. May I know the age limit? Do you think I can still be accepted? Thanks;.

@38countries Год назад

Hi Anton, your 20+ years of experience as a software developer is impressive. The age limit is not a definitive factor in whether or not you can secure a developer job position in Switzerland. While it may be a little more challenging as the cost of employment tends to be higher for Swiss employers if you are older, it is definitely not impossible as the demand for developers is high, and the market is quite dried out. Moreover, Switzerland has laws prohibiting age discrimination, meaning that you can't be discriminated against based on your age during the employment process. Employers should evaluate you based on your skills, experience, and ability to complete the required tasks. In the field of technology, skill and experience hold more weight than age. If you have a good portfolio and are highly skilled, then there is no reason why you cannot land a developer job in Switzerland. Moreover, with your level of experience, you could even lead a team if you are into that. Switzerland has a wide range of job platforms where you can look for job listings. Have you checked out my article on that topic? www.38countries.com/ch/tech-job-websites-switzerland I would also suggest keeping your skills updated by pursuing further learning and certification programs. I hope that helps! Good luck in your job search and let us know how it goes. If you need some more encouragement, feel free to join the 38Countries Community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/38countries/

@nikhil_joy Год назад

Can you upload a video on job chances in Switzerland or any other European countries directly from abroad. I'm a software developer from India and its my dream to move to Europe.

@38countries Год назад

Yes, will make one soon.

@Hagbart74 Год назад

As a Swiss German I agree with your conclusions, but I have to point out that most Swiss Germans don't like to hear a German speaking Swiss German. It sounds ... in most cases ... terrible for our ears. We much more prefere you speak in standard german. I know this could sound a bit non-inclusive and all that, but it's usualy the case. If you already understand swiss german thats a big plus and we dont mind if you answer in standard german at all. I am a Sysadmin and worked in Basel for both big Pharma Companies and have a lot of experience with international teams and Expads. The Expads who dont speak german, even after years, are definitely somehwat strange, cause you have to assume that they live in a bubble and dont care at all about living in Switzerland.

@PaulJaros Год назад

Swiss guy here to and I agree. Learning to understand german and swiss german is good. Some swiss german might prefer you speak standard german to them. But I guess this goes both ways. I have swiss friends who have a hard time listing to swiss-english accented youtubers like those from Andreas Spiess (He is a nice guy and I personally don't mind his swiss-english accent).

@38countries Год назад

Thanks for sharing, Thomas! It's consistent with that I heard from many people.