Navigating a career change or preparing for retirement

: Published: 26 March 2026

Nicole Antonietti, specialised in career transitions and retirement

Nicole Antonietti, Psychologist and Career Counsellor, has worked in both the private and public sectors in Switzerland, as well as in several of Geneva's international organisations. She tells us that this experience has given her a solid understanding of the realities, expectations and challenges faced in different professional environments.

What has been the inspiration?

I trained as a psychologist in the 1990s, with a specialisation in Occupational Psychology. At the time, I worked in professional reintegration with long-term unemployed individuals. This experience was incredibly enriching and taught me a great deal about both the resources and the barriers linked to employability.

Some years later, after having worked abroad (UK and NZ), in translation and, later, as an English teacher for adults, I felt the need to update my professional skills. In 2017, I completed a two-year Master of Advanced Studies in Human Resources and Career Management. This academic journey allowed me to envisage returning to career guidance both for individuals and organisations.