Find employees
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Are you looking for employees? The Regional Employment Services (RAV) provide free assistance with your recruitment efforts. This page shows you how to proceed.
Key Points at a Glance
- The RAV (Regional Employment Center) connects you with suitable job seekers free of charge.
- You can post job openings online in the Job Room at or report them directly to the RAV.
- Certain professions are subject to mandatory reporting: You must report these positions before publicly advertising them.
- You can also hire staffing agencies or temporary employment agencies. Make sure they have a license, as you may otherwise be fined.
Is your job subject to mandatory reporting?
The job reporting requirement applies to occupations with an unemployment rate of 5 percent or higher. You must report these positions before advertising them publicly.
Check online to see if your job is affected.
For questions regarding the job posting requirement:
Phone: +41 43 258 63 00
Email: hotline.smz@vd.zh.ch
How to proceed
Use the accordion controls to toggle the visibility of each panel (below the controls).
Are you an employer or do you run a private employment agency? Register your job opening directly online via arbeit.swiss.
If your job vacancy is subject to mandatory reporting, report it to the Job Vacancy Reporting Center (SMZ) before you advertise it publicly.
Publish your job in the Job-Room, to reach job seekers.
Contact your local RAV. The RAV will assist you in filling your vacancy and refer suitable candidates.
Point of contact
Note: The information on this page is for guidance only and is not exhaustive. Specific questions should be clarified as early as possible with the Job Registration Center or your RAV.
Contact
Amt für Wirtschaft – Standortförderung
Montag bis Freitag
8.00 bis 12.00 Uhr und
13.30 bis 17.00 Uhr
