Semarang (29/04) – To prepare prospective students for the professional world, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Universitas Diponegoro held FISIP NEXT (Navigate, Explore, Thrive), a career preparation talk show titled “Career Readiness for Prospective Graduates” on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in the Senate Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Building A, FISIP Undip Campus.

Organized by the FISIP Tracer Study and Alumni Unit, the event featured two HR practitioners: Aufar Fajar, S.Kom., MBA. (Human Capital Strategy & Solution Associate at PT Bank Central Asia Tbk) and Ragil Savitri, MM., SPHRi., ACC. Hundreds of prospective graduates from various study programs attended the session.

In her report, the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, S Rouli Manalu, S.Sos., MCommSt., PhD., emphasized that the forum was not merely a formality but a reflection of the faculty’s commitment. “Because you need this, because it’s beneficial for you, we require all students to at least be exposed to this information,” she explained.

Meanwhile, the Dean of FISIP Undip, Dr. Drs. Teguh Yuwono, M.Pol.Admin., in his opening remarks, highlighted the importance of proactiveness and perseverance in entering the workforce. “If we’re not proactive or persistent, we will almost certainly be overwhelmed by tremendous pressure,” he said. He also stressed the value of organizational experience and networking skills.

During the presentation session, Aufar Fajar provided participants with strategies for crafting CVs, understanding job vacancies, and mastering the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) interview technique. He also introduced career development programs at BCA, such as the Management Development Program (MDP) and Wealth Management Program (WMP), as opportunities for fresh graduates.

On the other hand, Ragil Savitri focused on personal branding, self-awareness, and optimizing LinkedIn usage. She encouraged participants to align their skills with career goals to attract opportunities that resonate with their professional identity.

Through FISIP NEXT, FISIP Undip reaffirms its commitment to producing not only academically accomplished graduates but also resilient, focused, and globally competitive young professionals.

Contributor & Translator:
Nur Inayah