Specific situation
Career choice: the process and my role as a parent
You can give your child a lot of support in choosing a career, even without knowing the Swiss system from your own experience. Accompany instead of taking over.
View next stepsChoosing a career takes place in steps: clarify interests, explore careers, take a look, decide, apply. Your role: Open doors, secure appointments, encourage.
You can do that now
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Determine together where your child stands in the process.
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Take your child's interests seriously, even in unfamiliar careers.
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Look at careers together on berufsberatung.ch.
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Enable trial apprenticeships.
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Activate your environment: acquaintances, relatives and clubs know companies.
Important details
How to avoid common mistakes
- A vocational apprenticeship is a complete success, not just a school route
- Structure helps more than pressure
- Don't leave the process entirely to the child or the school
When advice makes sense
If you are blocked or completely helpless, free career advice can help.
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