Career choice1 min«I think it's cool to work outside and inside»Silas Peter is in his 3rd year of training as a tinsmith. Metals, sheet metal, lead - working with different materials is his great passion.
Career choice4 minCareer choice: What are they doing today?Ten years have passed since the start of their careers. Three of those portrayed tell us how they have fared in their profession.
Career choice2 minApprenticeship: How do I get off to a good start?Starting an apprenticeship is a big step. What helps to overcome this hurdle? Two apprentices and a vocational trainer report.
Career choice5 minHow do I get to know professions?During a taster apprenticeship, apprenticeship seekers experience a profession up close and feel the atmosphere in the company - in short, a reality check.
Career choice7 minHow do I introduce myself?Whether an application for an apprenticeship is successful depends on many factors. Four training managers reveal what they look out for.
Career choice1 minCareer choice: «I was totally blocked at the age of 13»Lea Schefer, 15, didn't know what she wanted to be for a long time. Then she took a strategic approach to her career choice - and found her dream apprenticeship.
Career choice3 minCareer choice: These aptitude tests are availableWhich professions suit me? Will my skills come into play in my chosen profession? The following tests provide answers.
Career choice4 min«I have no idea what to do after school»15-year-old Ann-Lou doesn't know what career she is interested in or what she should do after compulsory schooling.
Career choice10 minCareer choice: Who is responsible for what?Many young people find it difficult to make a career choice. For Lea Schefer, the path to finding an apprenticeship was also full of hurdles.
ADHD6 minVocational training is also possible with an impairmentWith the right support, young people with ADHD or other cognitive challenges can also find their way into working life.
Career choice7 min«Young people want to feel good at work»What does Generation Z expect from their training company? Market researcher Yannick Blättler knows their needs as well as those of companies.
Career choice2 min10 tips for a convincing applicationWhy you should send an application to yourself first - and the best way to keep track of your documents.
Career choice2 min«I advise against cancelling the apprenticeship»Expert Peter Heiniger knows the demands of Generation Z and knows when it makes sense to grit your teeth during your apprenticeship.
Career choice3 minInterim solution: How do I gain time?If you are unable to start an apprenticeship after leaving school, there are many valuable and experience-rich interim solutions.
Career choice1 min«I want to give my dream a chance»Simey Ahenk is pursuing his dream of making art. Find out how he combines his career aspirations with a secure apprenticeship.
Career choice2 min«Small talk creates a pleasant atmosphere»Tips from careers counsellor Erika Deiss: How to make a job interview a success - even for shy apprenticeship seekers.
Career choice4 minKV reform: «We want to focus on the strengths of apprentices»Last year, the biggest reform of commercial apprenticeships came into force. Kathrin Ziltener explains what apprentices can expect from the basic training programme.
Career choice4 minWith the first salary comes responsibilityWhen they start their apprenticeship, most young people earn money for the first time. By now at the latest, they have to learn how to deal with it.
Career choice1 min«A wheel of cheese weighs 40 kilograms»Manuel Wüthrich, a first-year dairy technologist, enjoys the hard work in the cheese cellar as much as the careful preparation of a Gruyère cheese.
Career choice1 minApprenticeships and career portraits in exciting sectorsIn this online overview, industry associations and companies from a wide range of sectors present their apprenticeship and training programmes.
Career choice2 min«A good reference puts bad grades into perspective»The Lift project helps young people with a difficult starting position to choose a career. An interview with Co-Managing Director Gabriela Walser.
Career choice3 minThese are the professions of the futureFact checker, offline therapist, digital undertaker: what sounds like science fiction are professions that could become important in the future - or already are.
Career choice3 minHigh but surmountable hurdles for refugeesYoung refugees need support so that they can establish themselves professionally in Switzerland.
Career choice8 minLaura's battle for the title of Swiss Carpentry ChampionLaura Leimgruber competed for the title of Swiss carpentry champion at SwissSkills in Bern. Her sporting past and a year and a half of preparation for the competition helped her to reconcile speed and precision for four days.
