Career Services

The Career Services office at the AmericanInstitute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS) is dedicated to preparingyou not just for your first job, but for a lifetime of professionalachievement. Situated in the heart of the Swiss Riviera, within reach of over850 multinational headquarters in the Lake Geneva region, AUS provides a careerdevelopment ecosystem that connects classroom learning directly to the globaljob market.

Our approach is built on four guidingprinciples: mission alignment with your personal career goals, the cultivationof creativity and critical thinking, experiential learning enhanced by artificialintelligence tools, and the creation of a vibrant community hub where students,alumni, and industry leaders converge. Every service we offer is designed toensure that when you graduate, you possess not only the academic credentialsbut also the professional confidence, network, and practical skills to succeedin any market.

At AUS, we believe that career readiness isnot an afterthought appended to the final semester of study; it is a continuousprocess woven into every stage of your academic journey. From your first term,you will engage with career development activities that build progressivelytoward your professional launch. Our philosophy centers on the understandingthat modern employers seek graduates who combine technical expertise with thesoft skills necessary for leadership, collaboration, and ethicaldecision-making in a global context.

We recognize that every student arrives atAUS with a unique background, set of ambitions, and career trajectory. For thisreason, our Career Services team delivers individualized support rather thanone-size-fits-all programming. Whether you aspire to join a multinationalcorporation, launch your own venture, or pursue further graduate study, wetailor our guidance to your specific objectives.

AUS offers a structured series of careerdevelopment workshops throughout the academic year, covering the essentialcompetencies that employers value most. These workshops are designed to bepractical, interactive, and immediately applicable to your job search andprofessional growth.

Every AUS student has access to one-on-onecareer coaching sessions with experienced professionals who understand thenuances of the international job market. Our coaching services includepersonality and strengths assessments to help you identify the roles andindustries where you will thrive, comprehensive CV and application reviewstailored to your target markets, and mock interview sessions that simulatereal-world hiring processes.

Career coaching at AUS is not limited to asingle appointment. Our coaches work with you over the course of your studies,tracking your progress, refining your strategy, and connecting you withrelevant opportunities as they arise. This sustained, relationship-basedapproach ensures that you are fully prepared when the right opportunitypresents itself.

The Lake Geneva region is home to theheadquarters of some of the world’s most influential organizations, and AUSleverages this extraordinary proximity to create direct pathways between ourstudents and industry leaders. Our networking initiatives include alumniconnection events, partnerships with professional organizations, and exclusiveaccess to industry forums and conferences.

AUS maintains active relationships with leading employers and placementpartners, ensuring that our students have access to opportunities that are notavailable through public job boards. Our institutional partnerships withorganizations such as Paragon and IAESTE in Zurich further expand thegeographic and sectoral reach of our career network.

AUS integrates employability skillsdevelopment directly into the academic experience. Beyond traditional businessknowledge, our curriculum and co-curricular programming emphasize the hard andsoft skills that distinguish exceptional candidates in competitive hiringprocesses. Students develop proficiency in data-driven decision-making,AI-powered business tools, cross-cultural communication, and collaborativeleadership.

Through our partnership with IBMSkillsBuild, students have the option to earn additional professionalcertifications in Generative AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Science alongsidetheir degree. These industry-recognized credentials provide tangible proof of yourtechnical capabilities and are highly valued by employers across all sectors.

AUS encourages all students to participatein community engagement and volunteering activities as part of theirprofessional development. These experiences build empathy, cultural awareness,and leadership skills that are increasingly valued by employers who prioritizecorporate social responsibility. Our Career Services team coordinates volunteeropportunities with local organizations in the Lake Geneva region, providing youwith meaningful experiences that enrich both your personal growth and yourprofessional portfolio.

The AUS Speaker Series brings accomplishedbusiness leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to campus for intimate, interactivesessions with our students. Past speakers have included executives fromorganizations such as Mitsubishi, Maple Leaf Foods, Starbucks, and globalconsulting firms, sharing insights on topics ranging from sustainabilitystrategy to organizational transformation.

These sessions provide direct access to theperspectives and networks of senior professionals, offering you the opportunityto ask questions, seek mentorship, and build relationships that extend wellbeyond the classroom.

AUS graduates have built successful careersat some of the world’s most respected organizations. The combination of a dualSwiss and American degree, a rigorous applied curriculum, and the professionalnetwork cultivated during their studies positions our alumni for leadershiproles across industries and continents.