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.
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.
Young female interviewee taking job interview with recruiter at desk. HR female manager talking with candidate during job interview in office. Woman sitting in board room and taking business interview of a female interviewee.School2 min«Small talk creates a pleasant atmosphere»Tips from career advisor Erika Deiss: How to ace a job interview – 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.
Career choice4 min«The teacher guides through the process, the career counsellor complements»Career expert Daniel Reumiller on the tasks and limits of career counselling and what helps when parents judge their child differently than the school when choosing a career.
Career choice5 minThe job interview - how to cut a good figureIt's the last stage on the way to an apprenticeship - and perhaps the most difficult: the job interview. The best tips at a glance.
Career choice3 minThis springboard helps young refugees find an apprenticeshipThe integration pre-apprenticeship prepares late migrants to Switzerland for an apprenticeship. This enables them to connect with vocational training and our society.
Career choice4 min«The responsibility lies with the parents, not the school»Career choice expert Ruth Sprecher on the optimal distribution of roles between parents, schools and careers counsellors when looking for an apprenticeship.
Career choice5 min«Young refugees can score points with their motivation»How do young refugees find an apprenticeship? Caritas mentor Laura Baumann talks about stumbling blocks and opportunities for the young people concerned.
Career choice6 minVocational training is also possible with a disabilityPeople with a disability often need appropriate support and open-minded training companies to complete an apprenticeship.
