Career choice3 minCar saleswoman: «I help make dreams come true»Desirée Schweizer, 32, worked as an automotive diagnostician in various garages. Then she had to change careers.
Career choice2 min«I didn't want to spend my life in the kitchen»Lukas Heller, 26, completed an apprenticeship as a chef. He now runs his own restaurant and will one day take over his parents’ business.
School1 min«I was turned down because I was too young»Emily Probst found it difficult to choose a career and find an apprenticeship. During her transition year, she secured her first-choice apprenticeship.
Career choice1 minHow AI is changing jobsAI is revolutionising the world of work. How it is transforming jobs, and the tasks for which people will still be needed.
A young, beautiful student working and studying in the university library. Concepts of education, study, technology and people.Career choice4 min8 tips for making the most of AI when applying for a jobWith AI chatbots, writing letters is a breeze – until you start receiving rejections because of impersonal, error-strewn cover letters. Here's what the experts advise.
Louisa Freitag (18); first-year optician; Rost Augenoptik, Schaffhausen; with her family: Wolfgang and Denise, and their dog FuyumiCareer choice6 min«We parents are just bit-part players – and suddenly we're called upon to put out fires»How does choosing a career affect parents? A discussion about expectations, the role of parents and the first steps into the world of work.
School2 min«People thought I was slow or lazy»Bodo Berger, 17, explains how his dyslexia shaped his school life and career choice – and why he is thriving on his apprenticeship.
Career choice8 minHow to get your career off to a good start, even with a disabilityFinding an apprenticeship is a challenge for young people with ADHD and dyslexia. This makes it all the more important to have the right support.
Career choice9 minMy career path: grammar school, secondary school, apprenticeshipAfter six weeks at sixth form college, Louisa Freitag wants to go back to secondary school and start an apprenticeship. She only manages to secure her dream apprenticeship after a few detours.
a teenage boy lying on the sofa at home and using a laptopCareer choice3 minAI and career choices: what it can do – and what it cannotAI has an answer to every question. But bear in mind: you still have to think things through, try things out and make your own decisions.
Yonatan Paulos, heating engineer, 2nd year; Marti Haustechnik; MenznauCareer choice3 minChoosing a career: Who am I, really?What suits my strengths and interests? Figuring this out is often one of the most difficult tasks for young people when choosing a career.
Luis Fuchs; aged 18; 2nd year; Rossfeld Training and Residential Homes Foundation; resident: Dania BenisattoCareer choice1 min«I experience moments that you don't often see in everyday life»As a trainee healthcare assistant, Luis Fuchs works in a residential care home for people with physical disabilities.
Kilian Büchi, Higher Education Diploma in Visual Design; Basel School of DesignCareer choice5 minThis is how dropping out of an apprenticeship becomes a new beginningGiving up an apprenticeship once it has begun is a difficult situation for everyone involved. However, being forced to start afresh also presents opportunities.
Career choice2 min«I like both: working in the workshop and dealing with customers»Louisa, 17, is doing her apprenticeship as an optician (EFZ) and loves the variety: sometimes working with her hands in the workshop, sometimes advising customers in the shop.
Career choice3 min«I want to stay in direct contact with the children.»Apprenticeship as a childcare worker: Kevin Werder still works at the company where he did his apprenticeship. But he hasn't stood still – quite the opposite, in fact.
Career choice2 min«I thought that was it for haircuts.»Alexandra Zollet was training to be a hairdresser in 2017. She is now cutting hair again, but her approach is completely different.
Career choice1 min«They are the dearest people I know.»Supporting people with disabilities brings Finn joy. He already knows what career path he wants to pursue.
Career choice1 min«I like the craft and want to stick with it.»Mike is in his fourth year of training as a polymechanic EFZ. He compensates for his linguistic deficits as a dyslexic with specialist knowledge.
Career choice9 minFinding your way into the world of work despite a disabilityWith the right support, young people with ADHD or other cognitive challenges can also find their way into working life.
Career choice2 min«I like the mechanical aspects best.»Gabriela is in her second year of training as a cable car mechatronics engineer EFZ. She knew early on that she preferred working outdoors to indoors.
Career choice5 min«Apprenticeships with vocational baccalaureate and university studies are the ideal solution for us.»As head of vocational training, Ralf Martin tries to attract young people to the technical world of work – no easy task.
Career choice6 minAnd suddenly Nora goes her own wayMy daughter Nora is in Year 8 and has to decide on a career path. Will my career choice knowledge be useful in practice?
Career choice1 min«It is a privilege to support women during childbirth»21-year-old Julia Noth is in her 4th semester of midwifery studies. After completing her A-levels, she realised that midwifery was her dream job.
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.
