Dress for interview &salary: research position

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sidwani1990 New member

Member since 14 January 2018

sidwani1990New member14 January 2018 23:51:48

Dear all,
My brother has an interview for a research position at PSI, Villigen,Swiitzerland. What shall be the standard dress code. And how much salary is good enough to survive with basics in ZURICH.

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert15 January 2018 01:29:24

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Welcome to the Forum

I can't say how much as I am no expert in that field, but the usual attire for an interview is a suit, shirt and tie.

As an example

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GuestPoster491Guest15 January 2018 05:08:30

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I would agree with SimCity, dress professionally and conservative.
The other question is too vague and too subjective to answer. What are the "basics" supposed to mean for you?

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sidwani1990 New member

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sidwani1990New member15 January 2018 22:56:57

I meant to live normally. actually salary is 85 K CHF annually. is it ok? how much can be saved.? staying alone.

sidwani1990 New member

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sidwani1990New member15 January 2018 22:57:25

Thank you, sir

Twan Contributor

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TwanContributor19 February 2018 06:28:45

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Better overdressed than underdressed - so: suit and tie.
For salaries: look at www.lohnrechner.ch to find salaries for similar positions. It is usual that the future employer asks at the first job interview, what salary you expect, so prepare for that question.
PSI is not in the city of Zurich and you may find living outside Zurich much more affordable than Zurich city. If you insist on living in Zurich city: be prepared for sky high prices and a long search for accomodation.

sidwani1990 New member

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sidwani1990New member19 February 2018 07:57:51

Thank you. He got the position. Cheers.

Twan Contributor

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TwanContributor19 February 2018 08:03:39

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Congratulations!

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