- CHALLENGES OF A RELOCATION in a dual career couple setting
Today’s dual career couples – in which both partners have a career – are more frequent and can represent a significant challenge for both the couples and their respective companies, as :
- Nobody is ready to have one of the partners “sacrificing” his/her career as consequence of a relocation.
- Family reasons have held the top spot among reasons relocations were declined by employees.
- Depending on the assignment package, a failed international assignment (eg early return of the whole family) can cost a company three to four times the base salary.
INTERNATIONAL DUAL CAREER COACHING PROGRAMME
Our international dual career coaching program is designed to give support to a partner/spouse of a employee relocating to Switzerland.
This program – typically lasting between 3 and 12 months – offers a range of counselling and support and ensures a professional integration in Switzerland for the partner/spouse.
WHO IS IT FOR ?
- companies that are planning to transfer a talented employee to Switzerland and wants to ensure a successful and sustainable integration of the partner (thus family) onto the local market;
- couples where one of the partners has found a job in Switzerland and the other needs assistance to understand and adapt to the Swiss local job market and pursue his/her career.
the OBJECTIVE
The objective of the international dual career programme is to ensure a successful transfer or relocation for the partner, which will be beneficial for all parties : the transferee, his/her partner and the company.
OUR APPROACH
We work through face-to-face meetings,
Zoom or Teams (ideally starting during relocation discussions or at the latest upon arrival).
The programme will be tailor-made according to each partner’s background and priorities.
content of international dual career coaching programme
- Understand the key cultural aspects of Switzerland / Suisse Romande job market
- Define your (new) career strategy / professional objectives
- Identify of core values and priorities
- Determine key qualities and competencies / if needed full skills assessment (lien sur skills assessment)
- Define the areas of activity, functions and as well as potential other career options
- Develop an impactful CV and other documents (eg cover letter, work certificate) for the Swiss market
- Optimise Linkedin profile and digital presence
- Provide guidance on how to approach potential employers
- Define networking strategy and techniques, particularly the specifics of the Swiss market
- Support on interviewing techniques / mock interview
- Practical advice on how to integrate quickly in the new environment
INTERNATIONAL DUAL CAREER PROGRAMME RESULTS
The results following our international dual career coaching programme can be a new job in Switzerland, but not necessarily. It could also be a new career path, a new education, the creation of your own business or a decision to embrace a new (professional or private) project.
