Preparing for the world of work is a challenge and a demand that must be addressed while students are in the lecture stage. Food Technology Study Program students in semester 5 are required to take the Professional Ethics course. This course gives students an overview of the world of work while equipping them with preparation for it. The course is delivered using the Student Center Learning and Problem Based Learning concepts. Students are required to be active and collaborative with their peers, which trains their softskills. In addition, a guest lecture is held to prepare students to enter the world of work.
This guest lecture was held on 9 November 2022 at 13.00 via the online Zoom platform. The speaker at this guest lecture was Stephani Romaria Rinanti, S. Psi, M.Si, a psychologist who is currently an HR manager at Koperasi Property Today Indonesia. The activity was attended by the Professional Ethics course lecturers and 96 student participants. It is one of the efforts to improve graduate quality by equipping students in preparing for the world of work.
Competition among graduates is a challenge for students to be able to compete and demonstrate graduate quality. Students were taught how to make a CV, which represents themselves so that it can attract employers. In addition, in the guest lecture, students also learned tips and tricks for interviews. The ability to explain and describe oneself is an important point in an interview. An employer’s expectations were also expressed so that students can prepare to meet them. Students were very enthusiastic about this guest lecture. This shows that students’ interest in preparing for the world of work is very important and something they need.
