Hi To ALL,

Moved over here from the UK (Windsor in Berkshire) just over 7 months ago. I've been "trying" to work here as a Brand, Image & Style Consultant, but finding it really difficult to make ends meet, therefore need to find a regular job and source of income.

I am hard working, committed, loyal, and have a proven track record of productivity for any company that i have ever worked for.

I have a full working permit and insurance number for Switzerland.

Any advice (or being pointed in the right direction) would be much appreciated.

Please do not hesitate to contact me any further information, or may know of someone who might find my field of expertise of any interest.



Location: Any part of Switzerland, Geneva/Zurich/Basel (i'll travel any lengths if i have to)

Looking forward to seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.


Warmest Regards - Faisal

i guess it's pretty tough thing to get into - it seems every woman and her dog wants to be a image consultant/personal shopper. maybe you can try getting a job in the fashion industry and make contacts there.

i've had some people offer to do image consulting/personal shopping for me (and believe me, nobody needs it more than me!) but few of them really had much to qualify them for the job except for fancying themselves to be fashionistas.

Always disheartening when you are keen to develop your career in a particular field, and it just isn't happening. Unfortunately, in terms of getting a regular and reliable income, you may be better off going into fashion retail (even if it feels like a step down your ladder), maybe try to find a vintage clothing shop to work in, or a high-end fashion store (if that's what you prefer).
Do loads of research so you know every store going and the style/price of everything everywhere. If you are new to Switzerland, making sure you know what type of stuff the stores here carry, eg Navyboot, Feldplausch, etc., and what all the big fashion mags here are into. Maybe try to get a piece or two published in one of the English expat publications.
While you are doing your 'day job', you can do things like organise 'Swishing' parties, or maybe approach companies to see if they would like you to do some 'wardrobe consulting' for their staff - would be a good corporate team building type of activity.
Know every single second hand clothes store/ independent new clothing style store. Maybe do 'shopping tours' for people, where you take people around undiscovered 'gems', showing them great clothing stores.
I can only think, the type of work you are looking for takes LOTS and LOTS of networking before it takes off in a big way.
Good luck!

Hi Faisal!

I am trying to enter to the fashion world here in Zurich but I am having problems cause I am just starting to learn German! And with English I don't see so many offers..

Are you still here in Zurich? Did you find any good opportunity?

I would really like to meet with you (if you want, of course) so you could give some advice! And so that I can start meeting people who work in the fashion industry!

Thanks for your help!