Soft skills in focus: 10 years of the working day at HAK/HAS Oberpullendorf

“We want to prepare our students as best as possible to face the challenges of the business world, and this includes practical training and small conversations at business lunches, as well as behavior appropriate to the situation,” says organizer Professor Kralj Stinakovits. And a manifestation of good faith.”

Oberbollendorf. This year, Professor Kralj Stinakovits organized the famous Action Day for HAK and HAS students for the tenth time.

Versatile program

The day programme, in which all students come to school dressed in business clothes, ranges from bonding training in the first grades to a business breakfast for the fifth year with HAK graduates who have their report on your career in different companies.

Companies present themselves

Companies such as BDO Eisenstadt, Raiffeisenbank, GRAWE and Gneist Consulting presented themselves at lectures and workshops. AK and AMS Oberpullendorf provided valuable application tips, and Zum Mohren Pharmacy provided tips for creating a stylish look.
There were also workshops such as 'Brand Verification', 'Do's and Don'ts' at international level and business attire. The program also included a “Best Dressed Category” competition and correct behavior at the table.

fashion show

The final event this year was the Business Fashion Show in collaboration with the fashion company Fussl.
The students ventured onto the catwalk themselves, and Chiara, Tina, Elias and Florian presented outfits that are appropriate and inappropriate for the professional world, as well as little tricks you can use to quickly change up your style after work.

Preparing students

Principal Sonia Hassler emphasized in an interview that an important goal of Business Day is to make students aware of the importance of soft skills in business and proper appearance.
“In addition, close contacts with the regional economy are of course very important for us. It is especially valuable for students when graduates of our school return on this day and talk about their careers and personal experiences in a wide range of companies. We would like to We thank you very much for this important commitment.”