Brilio.net - Graduating from college is an extraordinary achievement for a student. However, after graduating it is also the beginning of a new struggle to get a job according to your desired interests.
Unfortunately, not everyone's job search journey goes smoothly. In fact, many students who have graduated from college actually become unemployed. The Indonesian Minister of Manpower (Menaker), Ida Fauziyah, said that around 12 percent of unemployment in Indonesia is currently dominated by undergraduate and diploma graduates.
This is also what this woman who graduated from D3 felt. Feeling like she was slapped by reality, this woman known as Ica felt how difficult it was to find work .
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In a note he wrote in detail, it was revealed that he had sent around 1,306 job application letters in just 6 months. Starting from August to December 31 2023. Unfortunately, Ica has not succeeded in getting the job she dreams of.
The detailed notes Ica took show the various platforms she used to apply for jobs. Of the 1,306 applications, 365 were sent via email, 247 via Google Form and LinkedIn, and 343 via JobStreet. He also utilized various other job vacancy portals such as Kita Lulus (123 applications), Glints (83 applications), and Indeed (41 applications).
Entering 2024, Ica's persistent efforts will not stop. He continues to actively look for opportunities with the same intensity. From January to March, Ica sent 1,043 applications, divided into jobs and applications for internship positions.
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Of the many applications he has submitted, several of them have contacted Ica to take part in interviews or online exams. Several large companies such as BRI, Axa Mandiri, Huawei, PLN Persero, and many others are on the list.
"Every time there is a call for an interview/test, I am always happy because I am always confident and capable of this position," wrote Ica in her upload.
He stated that every interview call provided a glimmer of hope, although in the end many ended up being 'ghosted' or not receiving a follow-up response. However, Ica still sees the positive side of her experience.
"At least I have a lot of experience," he continued.
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However, it cannot be denied that this long job search process also has an emotional impact. This woman who graduated from Bandung Polytechnic faced various challenges beyond her control which made her feel like her world was collapsing.
"Incidentally, after graduation there were many things outside my control that made my world collapse, until I thought I had to be busy so that all the feelings of sadness, sadness, disgust, self-loathing would be distracted if I was busy," said Ica.
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The story of his struggle has also gone viral on social media. Many netizens provided support and encouragement through positive comments. Not a few also shared similar experiences, telling how they also had to face many rejections before finally getting the job they wanted.
" Life after graduating feels really mixed up, especially as a job seeker, I hope you and I who read this can get our dream job ," commented @shndliau
" It's not about who is the fastest, but just waiting for the right time. Everyone has their own sustenance determined. Cheer up, Icha, a super strong woman!!! " said @nisrinanazla
" Even now, I still have a list of PT lockers that I applied for, it's been a real struggle for 3 months, but thank God, I didn't expect to be able to work in a mining company until now. But it's great for job seekers ," wrote @bethebe09
" Hey, I was unemployed for a year, but after that, mashaAllah, Allah's surprise was really beyond my expectations. I didn't get accepted until I registered for admin so many times because I was so tired, it turned out I got MT at a multinational ," said @yourocean