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Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA-UNESA Career Center (UCC) held a Virtual Career Fair 2021 with the theme 'Reach Your Brilliant Career' on Monday (04/10/2021). Dr. H. Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, B.B.A., M.B.A., the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia as well as the Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency were present as keynote speakers. The speakers were Edi Priyanto, S.KM., MM., HR Director of PT Pelindo III and Ravi K Menon, Chief of Programs Orbit Future Academy.
UNESA Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Alumni Dr. Agus Hariyanto, M.Kes., stated that the activity was a manifestation of UNESA's desire to encourage synergy between universities and the business and industrial world. Achieving a glorious career is the dream of all college graduates. To get there, it takes hard work, tenacity, and toughness.
Collaboration is Key
In addition to competence, he continued, one must also understand the challenges and be able to collaborate with many parties in creating opportunities and responding to these opportunities creatively and innovatively. "Hopefully these activities can create a new atmosphere to open the horizons of prospective graduates and alumni of UNESA so that they can contribute to society and the country," he hoped.
On that occasion, Edi Priyanto started his material with a question; how do we live this life? According to him, in dealing with life, don't worry too much about the future, because it can become a burden. "Let it be, as long as we focus on making efforts, that's the most important thing," he said.
Dare to Face the Future (Optimism)
In entering the world of work, as much as possible with an attitude of optimism. How can that be done? First, consider work or activity as part of worship and to bring benefits to others by providing the best solution. Second, ready to adapt and always prepare for various changes and disruptions. This century demands a balance between competence and character.
He also revealed what can be done in their 20s. 1) understand that it's time to learn and develop yourself, 2) meet many people or build networks, 3) not afraid to try new things or hobbies, 4) be patient and not too stressed, 5) learn a lot, 6) build a relevant skillset, 7) make continuous self-improvement, 8) study yourself, and 9) discover what you are good at.
Keep Learning and Developing Yourself
In addition, it is also necessary, 1) build good habits and routines, 2) fail early, 3) don't let people's opinions be a hindrance, 4) work ethic, 5) manage finances, 6) travel as much as possible, 7) find meaning your version of success, 8) work for learning, 9) love to read, 10) follow a mentor or teacher or advisor.
Ravi K Menon on that occasion first explained that PT Orbit Ventura Indonesia was founded in 2016 with the aim of improving the quality of life through innovation, education, and skills training. Orbit is one of the relics of the late. Dr. Hasri Ainun Habibie and Prof. Dr. Ing. B.J. Habibie.
Millions of Jobs Lost, Millions of Opportunities Appear
He explained that the current population of Indonesia is around 261.12 million people. Of that number, about 48.9 percent have bank accounts. There are 130 million people active on social media. Indonesia's internet users reached 143.2 million, and as many as 415.7 million mobile phone numbers. On the one hand, data can be an opportunity, but it can also be a challenge if it is not managed properly.
In current developments, said Ravi, many jobs will be replaced by machines or robots. As a result, many will lose their jobs and lead to unemployment. "We must be aware that artificial intelligence (AI) has entered almost all sectors of work that we are after, such as business, health, automotive, and others," he explained. "Although AI dominates, the role of humans is completely irreplaceable," he said again.
Master 21st Century Skills
With that condition, he suggested that young people dare to enter and get to know the world or the field of artificial intelligence. He analyzed, in the world of AI, in 2030 there will be around 2.5 million new jobs. However, beyond that there will be around 13.3 million jobs that are at risk of being replaced by machines. “Seeing this challenge, we should not be afraid, instead we must be brave; dare to learn and develop themselves or adapt according to the demands of the times," he said. "Keep learning what is needed in the future and strive for a better future," he said.
For holding the event, the Chairman of UCC Salamun Rohman Nudin, S.Kom., M.Kom expressed his gratitude to all the speakers and participants who participated. He hopes that the event will help UNESA students and graduates to be more optimistic and dare to determine the fate of a better future. The event was attended by UNESA leaders, UCC staff and more than 700 participants from various regions. [Madina/zam]
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