Career choice4 minAn extra year can pave the wayDuring the vocational preparation year, young people can discover their own strengths, clarify their career aspirations and build confidence.
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 choice5 minThe benefits of a taster work placement and what to look out forA taster work placement gives you a first-hand experience of a profession and a feel for the atmosphere in the workplace – an important step when choosing a career.
Career choice5 minChoosing a career: «It's important to foster a culture of learning from mistakes»Career adviser Andrea Villiger on the importance of a good working atmosphere and key questions to ask during a job interview.
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.
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.
Woman as a DIY enthusiast in the garden, varnishing and painting a table as a protective coatingCareer choice2 min«We allow young people to mature»The Dreipunkt Foundation offers support programmes to young people who are struggling to find an apprenticeship.
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 choice5 min«Rejections are part of the process.»Career advisor Tanja Tanner knows how young people and their parents can best deal with rejections during the application process.
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 choice11 minCareer choice: From crisis to successAt the beginning of Year 10, it looked very different that Lennie-Joe would be the first in his year to receive confirmation of an apprenticeship.
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?
Young smiling woman wearing glasses holding smartphone using cellphone modern technology, looking at mobile, checking cell phone apps, texting, browsing internet for shopping sitting at home.Career choice5 min«I have no idea where to start looking yet»Leonie is starting Year 8 and is worried about choosing a career. She doesn't know what she wants to try or where to start. Sarah Zanoni offers some advice.
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 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 choice1 min«As my job is new, I couldn't get a taste of it anywhere»Mylène Fleury, 16, is learning a profession that doesn't yet exist: She will become a digital business developer EFZ.
Career choice2 minWhere do I feel comfortable?The atmosphere in the training organisation and respectful interaction are crucial for a successful apprenticeship.
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 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 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.
