We were delighted to provide the first virtual lecture in the American University in Switzerland’s Speaker Series on 12th November 2020.

Our Director – Finance, John Bower, hosted the inaugural session on Career Control for AUS’s students.

“We have to be in the driver’s seat for our career.”

Thanks to his strong relationship with AUS’s Dean of Academics, David Larson, John was able to share his passion for recruitment and inform students on what skills they need for post-university life.

John is well-connected within the Swiss Finance & Accountancy community, particularly among C level leaders. He therefore has a deep understanding of what industries are looking for in talent today and, more importantly, in the future.

With the world changing at a rapid pace, managing your career is essential if you want to make a difference.

John discussed what might have happened in his own career if he’d been consulted in this unique way between the ages of 15-25. He feels a personal commitment to delivering this information as early as possible in someone’s career, making AUS’s students a perfect audience.

The model John went through focussed on Finance, his area of expertise. However, the same structure can be used for practically all other disciplines.

He explored the subject of globalisation and how companies now have more competition; whereas previously they may have employed professionals from within their canton or, at least, the country they’re based in, the world now works on a more international level.

You can watch a short clip on this subject here:

John also described how the adapt or die approach now applies to people’s skillsets, and the reasons why millennials want more control over the direction of their careers.

For those seeking the highest level positions within businesses, John explained the importance of being able to talk about every level of the career pyramid.

John was pleased to take questions from the students, who are looking to take their first steps into the world of work.

We look forward to working with the American University in Switzerland on future events.

If you would like to discuss John’s Career Control lecture, please get in touch with him at: [email protected].