Career choice3 minCareer choice: What makes me tick?The better you know yourself, the easier it is to find a suitable job. However, it is not always easy for young people to assess themselves realistically.
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 choice6 min«Human labour will always be needed»Economist Stefan Leist on the consequences of artificial intelligence (AI) for the labour market, the shortage of skilled workers and what he advises young apprenticeship seekers.
Career choice1 min«I am interested in the human psyche»Jonas Zollinger knew early on what profession he wanted to learn. After the taster apprenticeship, he was unsure. Now he has found his dream job.
Career choice10 minCareer choice is a team sportMost young people make a big decision themselves for the first time when choosing a career. They are supported by their parents, school and careers counsellor.
Career choice1 min«I want to become a doctor»Nyat Demoz, 18, from Zurich came to Switzerland from Eritrea four years ago. She is in her second year of training as an EFZ healthcare specialist. She is working hard for her dream.
Career choice3 minHigh but surmountable hurdles for refugeesYoung refugees need support so that they can establish themselves professionally in Switzerland.
Career choice9 minHow parents support their child in choosing a careerTwo experts explain why many young people don't find their dream job straight away and why parents should exercise patience.
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«Where professional virtuosos fight for medals»Who is the best boat builder in Switzerland, the best farrier, the best chef? Over 1000 young professionals will be competing for titles and medals at the Swiss Skills Championships in Bern. Swiss Skills is being held for the third time.
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.
Career choice3 min«As an au pair, I learnt to take responsibility»Arthur Pasquier, 16, from Bern, wanted to develop both academically and as a person. That's why he spent a tenth school year as an au pair in Ticino.
Career choice3 min«Helping people is a unique feeling»Lukas Günther, 21, from Lohn-Ammansegg SO, has completed his apprenticeship as an EFZ healthcare specialist and is now attending a higher technical college to become a nursing specialist. He then wants to train as a paramedic.
Career choice5 minA good application is not yet a successful oneWritten application documents are often like two peas in a pod. HR managers are nevertheless able to filter out differences.
Career choice6 min«Young people want their concerns to be taken seriously»Careers counsellor Chantal Kronenberg accompanies young people step by step in their choice of career and training. In doing so, she favours openness and appreciation.
Career choice3 min«I like to work with precision down to a tenth of a millimetre»Laura Leimgruber, 19, from Fahrwangen AG, is studying to become a carpenter with a vocational baccalaureate. She is competing for the title of Swiss champion at Swiss Skills.
Career choice3 min«I gave it my all, wanted to show how motivated I am»Noël Stoffel, 17, from Unterterzen SG, not only found his dream job in his taster apprenticeship as a bicycle mechanic, but also his training company.
Career choice6 minTaster apprenticeship: a noseful of working airA taster apprenticeship is a wonderful opportunity to experience a profession, try it out and feel the atmosphere in the company. It is the ultimate reality check for young apprenticeship seekers.
Career choice3 min«I love installing entertainment devices for customers»Frances Vu-To, 17, from Ruswil LU, discovered her dream job in her tenth year at school. As a multimedia electronics technician, she installs televisions, home cinemas, smartphones and more.
