Tuesday 28 April 2026, from 11.45 am
Viganello East Campus, Multipurpose Hall and Foyer
Ground floor, Sector A
Viganello East Campus, Multipurpose Hall and Foyer
Ground floor, Sector A
StepIn
StepIn
A step towards your career
An event for SUPSI students and recent graduates in economics and technical fields, featuring:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Leisure Management, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Engineering, Management Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Science in Business Administration, Engineering
StepIn isn’t just an event; it’s designed as an opportunity for reflection and discussion, offering you practical tools that you can put to use straight away, helping you enter the professional world with greater awareness and confidence.
Here, you’ll be able to develop skills, experiment, ask questions, engage with the companies in attendance, and take home a genuine Career Toolkit for your future career.
This is the moment when you start to change your shoes: from those of a student to those of a young professional. Take a step towards your professional future!
- 11:45 Opening of the exhibition area with a complimentary packed lunch
- 12:00–13:20 Industry Career Talk – Real-world insights from technical and HR teams
- 13:45–17:30 Your Career Toolkit – Practical mini-sessions to prepare you for the world of work
- 16:45–17:30 Industry Career Talk – Real insights from technical and HR teams
- 17:30 Apero Connect
A dynamic space where you can meet companies in your sector face to face. In the exhibition area, you can chat freely with professionals, find out how the organisations you’re interested in actually operate, and ask questions in an informal setting.
An open environment, designed to encourage genuine conversations and help you build connections that will benefit your professional future.
An open environment, designed to encourage genuine conversations and help you build connections that will benefit your professional future.
Organisations you can engage with to explore career paths, skills and opportunities.
A valuable opportunity for face-to-face meetings and genuine dialogue.
A valuable opportunity for face-to-face meetings and genuine dialogue.
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VF
Unlock your potential with VF Corporation – discover internship opportunities at The North Face, Vans and other iconic brands
Step into the world of one of the leading companies in the outdoor & lifestyle sector, and find out how to kick-start your career through a structured internship programme.
EY
EY Future of Audit – How will auditing change in the coming years?
From automation to the advanced use of data and AI, a journey through the evolution of the profession and the key skills required of future professionals.
Hitachi Energy
The Gen Z approach and its integration into corporate contexts
Discover how Hitachi Energy nurtures the talent that is shaping the future.
Argonet
Automation in IT networks: today and tomorrow
What does ‘networking’ really mean today? Between automation, new skills and the job market, we explore the sector’s opportunities and challenges alongside those at Argonet SA who specialise in development and networking.
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EY Technology and Careers
A session designed to help students explore how careers in the tech sector are evolving. An expert in technology risk will share practical insights into trends, required skills and career progression, facilitating an open discussion on the future of careers in tech
ABB
From prototyping to market
ABB’s multidisciplinary approach to product development.
Jabil
Digital Transformation in Healthcare Industries
Digital transformation is profoundly changing the medical devices sector, enabling new models for product development, manufacturing and lifecycle management. From data integration to the adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital technology opens up concrete opportunities for innovation, efficiency and process improvement. This roundtable aims to explore the practical challenges and opportunities of digital transformation, analysing how technological innovation, regulatory compliance and patient-centred care can converge into a sustainable strategy, alongside the competencies and skills needed to tackle change with a critical and informed approach.
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Boost your profile with a set of professional tools! Choose from the activities on offer to tackle recruitment processes with confidence and understand what really makes the difference in the world of work.
Discover all the activities available!
Discover all the activities available!
Get ready to face a real group interview with the people who select talent every day. In this exclusive workshop, ABB recruiters will guide you through a practical training session that presents real-life recruitment scenarios
Duration: 30 mins
Limited places available
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Would you like to find out how a recruitment assessment actually works within the Cantonal Administration? At this session, we won’t just explain it: you’ll experience it for yourself. Through a short group exercise, you’ll get a taste of some of the typical dynamics used in recruitment processes and discover what recruiters are really looking for. It’s an opportunity to put yourself to the test and receive useful advice on how best to approach an assessment.
Duration: 45 mins
Limited places
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Learn how to turn your experiences — whether academic, personal or professional — into clear, credible and skills-focused narratives. The STAR method is one of the tools most commonly used by employers in interviews to understand how you handle real-life situations, make decisions and solve problems. Join the workshop to structure your stories, highlight your strengths and approach interviews in a more strategic and confident manner.
Duration: 30 mins
Limited places
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Discover how to turn your LinkedIn profile into an authentic, recognisable narrative that reflects your identity. You’ll learn how to showcase your experience and skills using language that truly represents you, how to communicate your value clearly and credibly, and how to use the platform to build meaningful relationships. A practical session, packed with examples and strategies you can apply straight away, designed for those who want to stand out and let their voice be heard – not just their CV.
Duration: 30 mins
Limited places
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It’s not whether you use AI that matters, but how you use it. In this session, you’ll discover various tools and features that can support you at every stage of your job search, from drafting your CV to the final interview, with real-life examples and practical tips.
Duration: 30 mins
Limited places
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Volunteering as a way to boost your professional profile. Using real-life examples, find out how to make the most of the volunteering you’re already doing, or discover straight away which opportunities to get involved in.
Session duration: 30 mins
Limited places
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Feeling stressed before the interview and/or finding yourself dwelling on things in the days that follow? Through some brief theoretical insights and the practice of relaxation techniques, you’ll discover how to regain your composure so that you can succeed both before and after a job interview. Starting with a simple understanding of what happens in our bodies and minds when we are under pressure, we will introduce some effective relaxation techniques, primarily through the use of mindful breathing, which are useful for regaining calm, concentration and self-confidence.
Duration: 15 mins
Limited places
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We live in the age of communication, where every detail conveys a message, even when we are not aware of it. Our outward appearance is part of this silent language: it tells the story of who we are, how we navigate society, and what role we play in different contexts.
According to research, it takes just three seconds to form a first impression. In a professional setting, this initial impact can influence perceptions of competence, reliability and presence. The colours, shapes and styles of clothing help to build — or undermine — this image. Understanding these mechanisms means learning to present oneself in a conscious, consistent and strategic manner, especially when entering the world of work.
Duration: 20 mins
Limited places
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Want to give your CV or professional profile an instant boost?
At our CV Photo Station, you’ll find everything you need to get a flawless photo.
A professional photographer at your service. Turn up in a suitable outfit and let an expert take care of the lighting, framing and final result. All you need to do is strike a pose: we’ll take care of the rest.
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Now more than ever, the image we project says a great deal about us: it influences our relationships, the impression we make on others and, at times, even the way we perceive ourselves. Understanding your appearance from a colour and body shape perspective means gaining greater confidence, spontaneity and presence. Take advantage of a personalised consultation with our expert: 5 minutes entirely dedicated to you, with practical, immediate and tailor-made advice to help you look your best and present yourself in the best possible light, in both professional and social settings.
Please note: individual consultations are available from 14:30 to 17:30
Limited places
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SUPSI Career Toolkit
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