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by lostnet 4750 days ago
Xing is still very popular among German speakers, though linked in has been making quick progress.

A professional looking portrait photo is essential here in Switzerland, and age based discrimination is legal? and the norm, so not disclosing your age may waste everyone's time.

Here they also send around a cover letter and a bunch of documents from past employers, but they don't seem to expect that from foreigners.