Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 95'034 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 111'344 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 124'350 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 150'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Active Sourcer / Social Recruiter
You actively find skilled professionals on social networks and connect talent with companies
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Active Sourcer / Social Recruiter actively search for skilled professionals on social networks and connect applicants with employers
Skilled worker shortages affect many companies in Switzerland. Active Sourcer / Social Recruiter tackle this directly. You browse professional networks, contact potential candidates personally, and understand the exact needs of hiring managers. With great tact and modern digital tools, you find the right talent for the job market. This secures the future of businesses
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHuman Resources & In-house Training
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Business Consultant Business Intelligence. Based on 362 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+10% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 102'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 108'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'250 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 120'000 | 52 |
| Berne | CHF 118'000 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 110'000 | 59 |
| Vaud | CHF 105'437 | 28 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 137'500 | 8 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 131'625 | 12 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 38 |
| Insurance | CHF 120'000 | 11 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 115'500 | 7 |
| Consulting various | CHF 115'000 | 31 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Active Sourcer / Social Recruiter
Official education path
Training usually happens through learning on the job while exchanging ideas with experienced colleagues
Typical training path
Active Sourcer / Social Recruiter
Prerequisites
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Social skills
- Oral and written language proficiency
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible if you already have experience in recruitment or sales
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Social skills
- Language proficiency
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your computer and search professional networks for matching profiles. Then you send initial messages to potential candidates to spark their interest in a new role
- You actively search professional social networks for matching candidate profiles
- You carefully analyze the requirements of line managers
- You contact potential applicants directly and personally
- You maintain active exchanges with other professionals in the network
- You assess the suitability of interested candidates for open positions
- You coordinate initial interview appointments with hiring managers
Working conditions
You usually work in the human resources departments of companies or at specialized consulting firms. Your workplace is typically a modern office with digital tools
Strengths
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Social skills
- Language proficiency
Trade-offs
- High targets
- Digital strain
- Competition for talent
- Uncertain responses
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