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As time passes, the world of work continues to evolve and demands bravery and resilience from individuals striving for success within it. This was experienced by Evelyn, a student majoring in English Literature, who aimed to pursue a career amidst an increasingly competitive landscape.
Her experience taught many lessons about navigating career opportunities wisely. “I applied towards the last day, on December 14, and the official closing was on the 16th,” she stated confidently. However, at that time, she was still unsure which companies to target. Carefully, she chose positions that aligned with her interests.
After submitting her applications, she waited with hope for interview calls from the companies she applied to. Unexpectedly, she received invitations for psychological tests and interviews at PT United Tractors Tbk, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk, on December 28.
“The selection process at UT was so fast,” she recalled, reminiscing about the moment. “The interview and psychological tests were conducted on the 28th, and I received a job offer on the 30th.” Without hesitation, she accepted the offer from UT without waiting any longer.
At UT, she was placed in the People Management division. Here, she was involved in research on the company’s human resource management system. Projects she undertook at the beginning of her internship, such as submitting papers for international conferences on knowledge management and creating learning modules for the UTSmart application, were her initial steps in making a mark in the working world.
Not only that, she also utilized her spare time by joining as a part-time social media specialist at UT, assisting in creating engaging content for the company’s social media.
“In fact, at UT itself, there is a department looking for people skilled in English literature,” she said. “The English Literacy department, which is part of People Management, is responsible for creating English learning modules for permanent employees at UT and providing English language training.”
This success story teaches us that career opportunities can come from various directions. With the courage to explore opportunities, the persistence to pursue dreams, and the adaptability to changes, one can reach the pinnacle of success in their career, as experienced by Evelyn.
