MintTalents is a Swiss career hub for global citizens launched by international professionals based in Zurich.
Hi, we're MintTalents mentors
Alfiya Shamisheva
Based in Zurich
Founder & Career Mentor
Alfiya is the founder but also a career mentor at MintTalents. Having lived across 5 countries she brings a truly global perspective to our community. With over 8 years of experience working in Zurich, Alfiya understands the Swiss job scene inside out. She made her own career journey from quant risks to strategy and to private equity.
Alfiya finds joy in coaching and mentoring individuals to reach their career dreams. Drawing from her personal experiences as an international job seeker in Switzerland, Alfiya is determined to help others avoid the challenges she faced. She's committed to supporting your career goals with practical advice and personal insights.
Timo Gunia
Based in Zurich
Startup Advisor & Career Mentor
With more than 8 years of hands-on recruitment experience, Timo has successfully identified, interviewed, and hired hundreds of candidates, from career starters to C-level management.
With internal experience at companies like Google, and external work for clients like Novartis, Salesforce, UBS, and Microsoft, he’s gained a broad range of market know-how across various sectors.
Timo enjoys working with people and having a meaningful impact on their success – which is why he decided to share his gained knowledge with individuals looking to change or enhance their careers.
We help you in 2 ways
Swiss Career Hub
Are you a Non-EU professional or student looking for a job in Switzerland? With our Swiss career hub, get access to:
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Personal Swiss work permit verification and outsourcing options
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Job search guides for international candidates
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CV templates and real examples
CHF 100
+ discounts for students
Mentorship
Talk one-to-one with a career mentor from Switzerland. We’ll give you a clearer perspective, advise you on job search in Switzerland, resume and help you avoid common mistakes.
Let's have a talk to set you up for success.
1 hour
CHF 200
Swiss career hub
Boost your job search in three steps
Apply for access
Apply to access our Swiss Career Hub. We will need your CV or LinkedIn to assess your work permit chances.
Get your Swiss work permit verification
Within 48h, we will provide you with your success chances and, if you have a fit profile, the Swiss work permit verification letter and outsourcing options. You can attach the letter to your job applications!
Access our templates and guides
Get 12-months access to our templates, webinars and guides on how to increase your chances of securing a job in Switzerland.
Apply now
Swiss career hub
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Swiss work permit verification
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Get an overview of the Swiss work permit procedure applicable to your case.
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Receive a personalized assessment of your chances and get our Work Permit Verification letter, which you can attach to your job applications.
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Boost your chances of getting a Swiss job by offering your future employer to outsource the work permit procedure.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Templates and examples
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Real CV and cover letter examples that helped our clients from different industries and countries land their job in Switzerland.
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Templates for LinkedIn messages and ways to present your reference contacts and work permit status.
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Examples of interview questions and answers incl. Microsoft, Google and Swiss startups.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Job search prep guides
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Access our guide, backed by insider knowledge, to discover the importance of soft skills in interviews. Learn how to articulate your thought process and ask the right questions during interviews.
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Benefit from our job applications tracker so you have an overview of all your applications in one place.
