Stefan Michel

4 min

Career 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 choice

5 min

How 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 choice

7 min

How 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 choice

2 min

The academic path: university professions

These professions require a degree from a university, ETH or a university of applied sciences.

Career choice

3 min

Career choice: These aptitude tests are available

Which professions suit me? Will my skills come into play in my chosen profession? The following tests provide answers.

ADHD

6 min

Vocational training is also possible with an impairment

With the right support, young people with ADHD or other cognitive challenges can also find their way into working life.

Career choice

7 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 choice

2 min

10 tips for a convincing application

Why you should send an application to yourself first - and the best way to keep track of your documents.

Career choice

1 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 choice

1 min

«I want to make customers happy with my ideas»

Dominic Koch (16) is in his 2nd year of training as a florist. In his profession, he can live out his creativity. He would like to open a shop later on.

Career choice

2 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 choice

6 min

Which way is mine?

After the ninth school year, young people have many options open to them. They can transfer to a secondary school or immerse themselves in the world of work through an apprenticeship.

Career choice

3 min

Interim 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 choice

2 min

Where do I feel comfortable?

The atmosphere in the training organisation and respectful interaction are crucial for a successful apprenticeship.

Career choice

3 min

Where do I fit in?

A young person's potential does not always match the requirements of the desired training programme. This helps

Career choice

1 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.

ADHD

1 min

«With Ritalin, I was suddenly very good at school»

Lea Koechlin completes a commercial apprenticeship at a bank after finishing school. ADHD doesn't stop her from getting ahead. Her goal: the University of St. Gallen.

Career choice

3 min

Career 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 choice

3 min

These are the professions of the future

Fact checker, offline therapist, digital undertaker: what sounds like science fiction are professions that could become important in the future - or already are.

Career choice

6 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 choice

1 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 choice

8 min

Laura's battle for the title of Swiss Carpentry Champion

Laura 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 choice

4 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 choice

4 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.

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