Why You Didn’t Get that Job in Switzerland
September 9, 2025
Why You Didn’t Get that Job in Switzerland – And What You Can Do About It.
“Why was I rejected?”
If you’ve ever applied for a job in Switzerland, chances are this question has crept in more than once.
Rejection stings — especially when it comes without any feedback. You’re left wondering:
“Am I not good enough?”
“Did I do something wrong?”
“Should I even keep trying?”
🎯 Job Searching in Switzerland Is a Game — One You Can Learn to Win
Think of the job search like a game. Every game has:
- Rules
- Objectives
- Challenges
- Random outcomes
- And your own ability to influence the result
Rejection is a normal part of this process. But still — when you get that “Thanks, but no thanks” email (or worse, silence), you’re left asking:
“Why did this happen?”
“Could I have done something differently?”
Common (But Unspoken) Reasons for Rejection
Swiss employers and recruiters often don’t give feedback — and if they do, it’s vague.
But here are some very real reasons behind the scenes:
- Your CV didn’t meet Swiss formatting expectations
- You didn’t include a tailored cover letter (and yes, many still read them)
- An ATS (applicant tracking system) filtered your application out before a human ever saw it
- The job was never really open — it may have been an internal hire or a passive candidate search
- Your LinkedIn profile wasn’t tailored to the Swiss market
- You applied from abroad without explaining your work eligibility or relocation plans
- Or simply… someone else had a stronger network
It’s easy to assume rejection means you’re not good enough — but often, it’s about how you present yourself, not who you are.
So, What Can You Control?
While some things will always be outside your control (like budget changes or internal hires), there’s a lot you can improve and influence.
That’s exactly why we built LiveWorkSwitzerland.
We help professionals like you:
- Create Swiss-style CVs that actually pass the first screening
- Write sharp, relevant cover letters (or know when not to)
- Optimize your LinkedIn to attract Swiss recruiters
- Prepare for interviews that feel more like conversations than interrogations
- Navigate tricky questions about permits, relocation, or salary
- Understand which roles are real — and which are just window-dressing
Final Thoughts
Rejection hurts — but it’s not the end. It’s a signal that something needs to shift.
And you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
At LiveWorkSwitzerland, we turn confusion into clarity and rejection into redirection.
Ready to play the Swiss job market game differently?