The questions we get asked most.
Will I have to pay anything to use the platform?
No, never. The service is and will always be free for job seekers: creating your profile, receiving contact from an agency and getting hired never costs you anything, at any stage of the process. Any fee, if applicable, is paid by the partner agency only in case of hiring - never by the candidate.
Are you a temp agency?
No. passo·oltre does not hire workers or lend them out to companies: we are neither a temp agency nor an employer. We check profiles and put candidates in touch with partner placement agencies, only with the candidate's consent.
Can I look for work close to home?
Yes. passo·oltre isn't only for people who move: you choose the areas where you want to work, even just the one where you already live. Changing language region is an extra option, not a requirement.
Do you also cover temporary or seasonal jobs?
Yes. Partner agencies look for people for permanent, temporary and seasonal jobs. You don't have to choose in your profile: you sort out the type of contract directly with the agency when it offers you a job.
Why go through passo·oltre instead of contacting agencies myself?
Because finding the right agencies on your own is the hard part: you'd have to work out which ones are active in your area (or the one you want to move to) and in your sector, and write to each one individually, sometimes in another language. With passo·oltre you fill in a single form and, once we've checked it, your profile reaches the partner agencies in the areas you choose, free of charge.
Am I sure an agency will contact me?
No, we can't promise that. We make sure your complete, verified profile reaches the partner agencies in the areas you choose: if an agency has a suitable job, it contacts you. Your chances grow if you complete your profile, choose several areas and keep your availability up to date.
Do you also help me find housing in the new region?
Yes. When needed, we put you in touch with temporary housing solutions at reduced rates, for the first period after your move. The cost remains yours to cover, but at better rates than a last-minute search on your own. It's a bridge solution, meant for a limited period.
Is my profile sent to every agency in the network?
No. Your profile is only forwarded to the partner agencies active in the region you choose. No automatic sending to other regions.
Can I withdraw my consent after filling in the form?
Yes, at any time, via the personal link you receive by email when you sign up. No account is needed.
Who decides if I get hired?
Only the partner agency that receives your profile. Selection, interviews and the final decision do not go through the platform.
I'm under 18: can I sign up?
A separate consent process applies for minors. Contact us before filling in the form to understand how to proceed in your case.
I'm a placement agency: how do I join the network?
Fill in the form on the Become a partner agency page: we'll get back to you to set up a written agreement.
Can I choose more than one region?
Yes. In the form you choose one or more work areas, in your region or in other language regions. The more areas you choose, the more agencies can see your profile.
Can I change my chosen region after signing up?
Yes, at any time, via the personal link you receive by email. You can change your work areas, photo and other details without starting over.
Can other partner agencies see my profile?
No. Your profile only reaches the agencies active in the region you choose - it's not visible or shared with any other agency in the network.
Do I need a Swiss work permit to sign up?
No, it's not a requirement to sign up. The form asks about your situation (citizenship, residence permit, or lack of one) only to direct you to the right agencies.
Can I sign up if I don't live in Switzerland yet?
Yes, definitely - we actually recommend it, so you don't feel lost once you're there. Many candidates sign up before they've even moved, to start getting known by agencies in the region where they want to relocate.
Do I already need to speak the language of the region I want to move to?
Not to sign up: the form is in Italian, French, German and English, and you say which languages you speak and how well. For some jobs the agency may require the local language: if so, they will tell you.
How long before I'm contacted?
It depends on your trade, the areas you choose and the jobs open at the time: we can't promise a contact or a date. We write to you when an agency is interested in your profile, and you can always write to us with any question about your application's status.
What happens after I get hired? Does passo·oltre stay involved?
Not directly, if everything goes well. But if the job doesn't work out as you hoped, write to us: your profile is already ready and we can propose it to other partner agencies.
Is my data safe?
Yes. We handle data under the FADP (Swiss data protection act), keep it only as long as necessary, and delete it within 30 days if you withdraw your consent.
If I delete my profile, does my data disappear right away?
After you withdraw consent, your data stays protected, is no longer forwarded to any agency, and is permanently deleted within 30 days, as set out in our data protection notice.