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Are you a tech freelancer considering a move to Switzerland? Or perhaps you're a tech professional thinking about transitioning into freelancing?

In this episode, we share a recording of our live webinar on tech freelancing in Switzerland, held on 19th September.

Whether you're an experienced tech freelancer or just starting out, this podcast offers a valuable opportunity to learn from industry experts. Our panel of specialists covers various aspects of tech freelancing in Switzerland, including legal and financial considerations for setting up a freelance business, navigating the Swiss tax system, and effective strategies for client acquisition in a competitive market.

Expect a practical and insightful discussion, filled with engaging conversations and thoughtful questions. Our panelists provide expert advice and useful tips to help you establish a successful tech freelance career in Switzerland.

Are you a tech freelancer and thinking of moving to Germany? Maybe you're a tech professional in permanent employment and are looking to take the leap into freelancing...

In this episode, we bring you an insightful recording of our live webinar on tech freelancing in Germany, which took place on May 16th.

Whether you're a seasoned tech freelance pro or just starting out, this podcast is the perfect opportunity for you to learn from the experts. Our panel of specialists covers a wide range of topics related to tech freelancing in Germany. They delve into the legal and financial aspects of setting up a freelance business, provide guidance on navigating the German tax system, and share effective strategies for finding clients in a competitive market.

Be prepared for an engaging and entertaining discussion, filled with lively conversations and thought-provoking questions. Our panelists bring their expertise to the table, ensuring that you receive practical advice and top tips to help you build a successful tech freelance career in Germany.

Are you a tech freelancer looking to gain valuable insights into the world of freelancing in the Netherlands? If so, then you won't want to miss our podcast recording of our recent webinar featuring a panel of industry experts.

During this lively discussion, our panelists cover a wide range of topics including the legal and financial aspects of setting up a freelance business, navigating the Dutch tax system, and finding clients in a competitive market. You'll also hear tips and strategies for building a successful freelance career in the Netherlands.

Even better, this podcast recording allows you to listen at your own pace and convenience, and you'll have the opportunity to hear the Q&A session with our panelists where they answer questions from the audience. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn and connect with other freelancers in the tech industry. Listen to the podcast recording now and gain the insights you need to succeed as a tech freelancer in the Netherlands.

We recently held a very informative and helpful event for those interested in relocating to Switzerland. Finding sponsorship, housing, and setting up necessary accounts and services can be a daunting task, so having a resource to turn to for guidance can make the process much easier. It's important to do thorough research and seek out reliable information when making such a big decision, and events like this provide valuable information and support. Best of luck to those who attended our event and are considering a move to Switzerland!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:01:28 - Top tips for relocating with a family.

00:06:21 - The pros and cons to relocating to Switzerland.

00:11:27 - The cost of living and work-life balance compared to the Netherlands and other countries?

00:14:26 - How does a family work Visa differ to that of a single person and how much longer does it take to process?

00:16:04 - What level of social security is provided, i.e: child support, maternity leave, unemployment, welfare etc?

00:18:55 - Moving from countries that do not allow free movement to the EU.

00:21:35 - Applying for a residence permit in Switzerland.

00:22:49 - How can we handle dependant VISAs where the dependant is not an EU resident.

00:24:10 - Those on an American Visa moving to Switzerland.

00:26:00 - How to integrate if you do not speak German?

00:28:28 - Quality of life if you do not speak German/French/Italian

00:30:20 - What paperwork is required to get a bank account?

00:31:55 - What is the tech recruitment market like in Switzerland?

00:33:00 - Easiest way to emigrate as a Software Engineer

00:34:00 - What is the process of finding a job? Job or Visa first?

00:34:34 - Is there any way of getting a Visa without the support of an employer?

00:36:00 - An overview of tech salaries in Switzerland https://www.darwinrecruitment.ch/market-update-v2/

00:37:24 - How to tailor your CV for the Swiss market https://www.canva.com/design/DAFM3WW529Y/ITBn7bnGPx56Av_63YFbaQ/edit?utm_content=DAFM3WW529Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

00:39:50 - How easy is it t get sponsorship for a tech role?

00:41:30 - What paperwork is required to secure a flat and how long does it take?

00:43:38 - What are the common requirements from landlords to secure a flat?

00:45:35 - What is the safest way to rent an apartment

00:50:07 - What is the best way to integrate into culture in Switzerland

00:53:00 - What healthcare is provided or available?

00:56:44 - What are the different types of primary and secondary education?

01:01:00 - What cantons have lower taxes?

We’re thrilled to be launching our first podcast ‘From Paper to Position’ in partnership with with Girls In Tech Switzerland, Nexthinkg and Ancora.ai AG.

We’ll be deliberating the job application journey; from presenting yourself on your CV, in-person and tech interviews, through to negotiating an offer and handing in your resignation. 

Hosted by Laura and Gabi from Darwin Recruitment, and Laura from Girls in Tech Switzerland, we're joined by Eshan Abdoolraman, Technical Recruitment Lead at Nexthink, and  Danielle Ralic, CEO/CTO and Co-Founder of Ancora.ai AG.

Markers:

00:00:32 - Introduction from Girls in Tech Switzerland
00:03:14 - How to create a great CV
00:07:41 - How your CV impacts the interview process
00:13:23 - Cover letter or cover video?
00:19:09 - Navigating your first interview
00:25:35 - What if you cannot answer an interview question?
00:30:10 - Tackling career gaps
00:36:03 - Difficult to answer interview questions
00:40:19 - Changing Industry with non industry experience
00:47:00 - Moving from ouside Switzerland
00:49:13 - The skills in most demand in Switzerland
00:50:59 - Negotiating a job offer
00:56:36 - Handing in your resignation
01:02:20 - Close

Relocating to another country can be a daunting prospect…

Now, that is an understatement!

We get it! The thought of moving your whole life to somewhere completely new can be scary, even more so with a family to consider.

But when you know that you’re completely informed, and fully understand the challenges, pitfalls, logistics and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the BENEFITS, it makes the whole process a LOT easier.

In the first episode of Season Two of our podcast, we partner with Simple Germany to cover the following topics:

00:20 - Calculating your salary Vs your cost of living

03:50 - The Upfront costs to secure an accommodation

04:42 - How much does the cost of living fluctuate from city to city

06:09 - What does 'high rest' look like in Munich or Berlin?

07:56 - How easy is it to live and work in Germany if you don't speak the language?

14:11 - What advice would you give people around finding accomodation?

17:27 - Securing a school place for your child

22:12 - An overview of the healthcare system in Germany

26:44 - Understanding salary and tax brackets

28:24 - Relocating with pets

“If the emissions gap is not closed by 2030 it is extremely unlikely that the 2 degrees temperature goal can still be reached.”

In this special podcast episode, Eden Whitcomb chats to Lubomila Jordanova Co-dounder & CEO of PlanA.Earth and Co-Founder of Greentech alliance, about how they’re using tech to do their bit to save the planet.

But, healthy relationships are equally as important.

No business is successful without them, and PlanA.Earth share some great examples of how to nurture these relationships.

In this special episode, Lubomila calls upon into her vast experience to offer advice on the following:

• How to maintain relationships in a larger business
• How to create a culture in a business
• How to deal with setbacks
• How has COVID effected a business?

This is a 'Preparing the Unprepared' Episode of the RecDoTech Podcast from Darwin Recruitment.

Why is there so much animosity between internal and external recruiters? It's the 'sibling rivalry' of the recruitment world.

This episode features an open, honest and humorous discussion between Darwin's Lewis Adam's Dunstand and Amy Miller, Senior Technical in-house Recruiter, focussing on 'The mystery of the rivalry between internal and external recruitment.'

If you've ever wondered what the differences are between the role of an internal recruiter in a top tech company Vs an external recruiter at an agency, then you won't want to miss this episode...

This is a Preparing the Unprepared Episode of the RecdoTech podcast from Darwin Recruitment. 

There's a huge amount of diversity required from one CTO role to another; the job function changes wildly depending on the size of the company, headcount, the business needs, etc.

In this week's podcast, we're talking to Kevin Goldsmith, who has recently joined Anaconda as the CTO. 

With 25 years' experience, managing teams of 100+ people at global brands such as Microsoft, Adobe and Spotify, we can't think of anyone better to advise on what's required to be a successful CTO.

He also shares his recent experience of joining a business as a new CTO. 

In this podcast, Kevin and Lewis cover:

• The journey to becoming a CTO
• Planning your career strategically
• The skills required to make a great CTO
• WHat is like joining an established team as a new CTO
• Advice for businesses that are looking to hire a tech leader. 

"Building a company is a satisfying thing, but it is something that you need to WANT deeply.

You need to make a lot of sacrifices and it's a long and sometimes painful and tiresome journey.

Choose your travel companions wisely."

This is a Preparing the Unprepared episode of the RecdoTech Podcast from Darwin Recruitment. 

In this week's insightful and amusing episode, we speak to the brilliant Jacopo Tagliabue about his experiences of building a successful data start-up business, covering:

- An overview of Jacopo's journey from Ph.D. to starting and leading several AI start-ups.
- From a dream to reality - How to turn ideas into realistic and profitable opportunities.
- How to secure funding.
- Being acquired - What this means for the founders and their employees.
- Advice/best practices for entrepreneurs who are looking to build an AI Start-up.

This is a Preparing the Unprepared episode of the RecdoTech Podcast from Darwin Recruitment.

Imed Zitouni is the Director of Engineering at Google and in our latest episode, Imed speaks to Lewis Adams Dunstan about building Elite NLP Teams. 

Imed has a Ph.D. in Computer Science and he draws on the experience gained throughout his extremely impressive career, working with some of the world's most prestigious businesses, to discuss the following:

- His journey through tech to NLP

- The evolution of NLP; human and computational understanding

- Driving innovation at a leading tech business.

- The future of NLP.

- Advice for NLP as tools for business. 

Maria Ovchinnikova is an inspirational tech leader who has gone above and beyond in a drive to bring more women into the tech arena.

As a Product Owner at Portchain and the Founder and CEO of WomenHackCPH, Maria is dedicated to closing the gap between academia and industry by helping young female developers, data scientists, enthusiasts and STEM graduates to apply their knowledge to real-world business problems. 

In our latest podcast, Maria talks to Luke Parkinson about:

- The transition between education and the workplace.

- Combating the isolation of an un-diverse environment.

- The lack of understanding of Data Science as a career path

- Solving business problems with WomenHackCPH.

- Tackling unconscious bias.

This is a 'Preparing the Unprepared' episode of the RecdoTech podcast from Darwin Recruitment.  

In this episode, Graham Morehead @ AON talks to and about how to hire and build a successful Data Science team. 

Graham is a computational linguist and Principal Research Scientist and has been working in Data Science since the late 1990s.  He delves into his vast experience to offer his advice on the following:

- What makes a brilliant Data Scientist

- Can you tell if a Data Scientist has a CAP on their potential during an interview?

- How to nurture a Data Science Team

- Are soft skills relevant for a Data Scientist?

Graham also touches on his experience of using AI for Intellectual Property.

If you're a Data Scientists, or you're looking at moving into the field, you don't want to miss this one.

**SPECIAL EPISODE**

"It's the biggest project management job ever.

You're juggling a lot of balls at once; some are plastic, some are glass.

You just need to make sure you catch the glass ones."

In this week's special episode, we're talking to Brandee Sanders - Senior Director Marketing Operations @ Appetize, Kate Strachnyi - Founder @ DATAcated Academy, and Gayle Gallagher - Snr Manager- Marketing- EU Special Projects @ Amazon.

These inspirational ladies chat with Darwin's Lewis Adams Dunstan about what it's like to balance being a mother with being a Senior Woman in Tech. 

This is a 'Preparing the Unprepared' Episode of the RecdoTech Podcast from Darwin Recruitment.

Darwin's Lauren Redding and Lewis Adam's Dunstan interview Sarah Noovari, Senior Financial Analyst at Snap Inc on the topic of Creating an Unbiased working environment:

- Why is it so hard to create an unbiased working environment?
- Intro into Sarah’s journey & experiences
- AI/Automation solutions? Are they a step in the right direction?
- What are the advantages of WFH when creating diversity?

Are you thinking about starting a new venture? Starting a new project? Have a new business idea?

Darwin's Eden Whitcomb recently interviewed Lorenzo De Nobili, formally of Bain & Company, now the founder and CTO of his own start-up; Grazie (https://saygrazie.com/) about his experiences of implementing the Lean Start-Up methodology.

This podcast will give you an overview of what the methodology IS, how to avoid vanity metrics and embracing MVP as a mindset for Lean Methodology, and that's just in the first 20 minutes!

Lorenzo also gives an overview of his experiences of implementing the methodology into his own business and the pitfalls along the way. 

If you're looking to expand your team, or are thinking about taking the next step in your career, don't hesitate to get in touch with one of our consultants. https://www.darwinrecruitment.com/consultants

Dr. Nancy Li was the youngest student ever in her Ph.D. program and she is now the Director of Growth at Cox Communications, previously the Group Product Manager at Verizon.

In this episode with Darwin's Lewis Adams Dunstan, Nancy takes us on her journey from Ph.D. and her early career in fashion design to where she is today and the hurdles along the way..... 

"Her background is in fashion design. What does she know about engineering??"

"She's a Ph.D. What does she know about business??"

Nancy feels that she's had to rely on her influencing and negotiation skills to get where she is today and, as a woman, she's had to work twice as hard.

If you're looking to expand your team, or are thinking about taking the next step in your career, don't hesitate to get in touch with one of our consultants. https://www.darwinrecruitment.com/consultants