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Galeta New member

Member since 28 May 2012

GaletaNew member03 September 2013 14:36:37

Hello everyone. I'd like to ask if anyone knows if in Switzerland is possible (legal)to do an internship in a company without being enrolled in the university, and of course not being a Swiss national. I ask because in France is entirely illegal to have an internship if you are not registered at the university. I'm Spanish, bachelor and master in economics. I speak English and French. But I have no work experience related to my studies. If it is possible, do they use to pay something? Does someone has some tips to look for internships? If not, which are my possibilities to find a qualified job with 25 years old and no experience?

Thanks in advance

Nuria

cinnamonrift Member

Member since 11 September 2013

cinnamonriftMember20 September 2013 13:31:44

You should be able to find a company that will give you an internship although it most likely won't be paid, I did a 3 months internship in Lausanne last year without being enrolled in a university.
I think it depends on what type of company you are interested in, e.g the chance would be bigger in a restaurant than a law firm

tania.marisa Member

Member since 20 September 2013

tania.marisaMember20 September 2013 17:40:59

Hello there,

Yes it is possible. I am starting an internship this October in a company at Lausanne. And my internship is for 6 months and paid. I'm 24 years old and I only have 2 years of exp. I found the internship through a portuguese website. Apparently they were looking for a portuguese intern at the time.

BR,

moreira da silva Member

Member since 10 September 2013

moreira da silvaMember21 September 2013 09:36:02

chamo-me Adelino, sou portugues, tenho 52 anos, solteiro e vivo em Lausanne. Parto esta semana de ferias a Portugal durante quatro semanas.

Maximilien ViP

Member since 20 June 2013

MaximilienViP23 September 2013 06:26:46

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Hi moreira da silva,

Welcome to Expat-Blog

Can you please post in English on the English Forum ?

Thank you

Maximilien
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