Going Global Series 3: Getting into Global Companies and International Organizations

Event Survey Result

Keynote Remarks by Prof. Dr. R. Agus Sartono

Opening Remarks by Dr. Desra Percaya

About GIPA

Global Indonesia Professionals’ Association (GIPA) aims to promote business and investment links overseas through highly talented Indonesian professionals and executives – a true partner for Indonesia’s economic diplomacy and human capital development

GIPA represents Indonesian professionals and executives in nine key industries across G20 and ASEAN, encompassing 80% of the world’s GDP and 60% of the world’s population The nine key industries represented are: (1) Financial Services, (2) Technology, (3) Professional Services, (4) Healthcare and Life Sciences, (5) Industrials, Products, and Logistics, (6) Public Sector and International Organisations, (7) Energy, Resources, and Utility, (8) Creative, Communication, and Media, and (9)

Capital Projects and Infrastructure

GIPA champions three Centers of Excellence (CoE) on Professional Development, Public Relations and Advocacy (PRA), and Business and Investment Links

Overview

Going Global Series (GGS) focuses on market-relevant career insights and personal experiences to encourage Indonesians overseas and back home to go global for their professional careers Working in a global environment and obtaining international work exposure has been an interest for both Indonesian students overseas and in Indonesia. GGS aims to inspire more Indonesians to kick start their journeys of becoming the next global leaders, as part of GIPA's drive to further Indonesia's human capital development from abroad

January 2021's GGS event aims to inspire Indonesian students and graduates abroad to reimagine their career trajectories through a global lens. In this event, we invited Indonesian professionals working in Deloitte, World Bank, and Bank of America, based in the US and UK

This event is proudly supported by the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (KEMENKO-PMK, Embassy of Indonesia in London, Indonesian Professionals Association (IPA) USA and New York, as well as PPI Dunia.

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Breakdown of attendees

Attendee breakdown

Going Global Series - January 2021 attracted c 890 students and young professionals globally from c.35 countries, such as Oman, Tunisia, Russia, Japan, New Zealand, Kenya, Nigeria, and Norway. Most of the attendees are from Indonesia (c.675 registrants)

The attendees represented a total of c 320 companies and universities, including Google, ASEAN Secretariat, US Embassy, Deutsche Bank, Grundfos, HSBC, United Nations, and universities such as Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Institut Pertanian Bandung, and more

Event Survey Result

Overall, attendees are satisfied with the event

Out of the 149 total response, 96% said they are satisfied with the event

Professional Development seems to be the topic of interest for the majority of people, meaning this type of event is addressing the current gap in the market Industry Insight comes in the second, which could be a good pair with PD content for an even more relevant event in the future

During GG3, there are some technical issues experienced by the host which has become the #1 point of improvement, followed by a Q&A session (more time should be allocated to this session, reducing the remarks session is the feedback we received the most), and the theme could also be improved to be more aligned with the current trends The registration process is relatively easy

Attendees feel motivated and encouraged, particular deep-dive into the energy industry was among the mostrequested topic

"Overall elements have been great, but GIPA may add energy transition theme, embarking the global net-zero carbon emission, how is Indonesia is ready and the involvement so far "

"I haven't seen the particular sharing to demonstrate the cooperation in energy transition between Indonesia with other countries, especially aiming at global net-zero ambition Meanwhile, the coal/fossil-fueled industry remains a major part of Indonesia. In addition, with this transition, how professionals with an engineering background have to adapt to the manpower requirement globally?"

"I have so many takeaways from this session!"

"Many Indonesians want to work abroad but do not know how to access that "

"Great sharing and motivating for me to compete globally!"

"Thank you for giving encouragement and sharing experiences and knowledge "

"Three speakers have so many things to discuss, maybe split it into two sessions or just make [the session] longer!"

Upskilling Indonesia's labour force is among the government's priority

Upskilling Indonesia’s labour force towards Industry 4.0 and globalisation is among the government's priority Prof Agus believes it can mobilise Indonesia’s workforce and harvest the hidden talents of the population Prof Agus also found the utmost experience overseas from his time doing his MBA in the US and Doctorate’s degrees in Austria and encourages young talent to seek opportunities overseas to harness invaluable experiences The following is a brief overview of Indonesia’s demography and workforce

Indonesia in 2045

In 20-30 years, Indonesia will harvest the demographic incentive, in which 70% of the population will be in their productive age. In 2045, the population will increase to 318 7m, with a 1 9 fertility rate and 72,8 years life expectancy

However, this incentive brings challenges as 70% will be of elderly age

Prof. Dr. R. Agus Sartono, MBA Deputy Minister for Education Quality Improvement and Religious Moderation

The toughest challenge will be that residents living in urban areas will increase to around 69%

Indonesia’s labour force

Around 88% of the workforce only earned a high school degree and < 13% graduated from university. With human capital development, we need at least more than 20 years to transition from a low educated labour force to a highly educated labour force

The number of labour force graduating from elementary school is declining for the next 20 years The government must prepare a mechanism to transform the agriculture sector Otherwise, there will be little to no resources to work in agriculture in the next 20 years and Indonesia must depend on imported goods, dampening economic growth.

Challenges of human resources development

84% of job positions over the world will be replaced by machines and 50% of job titles will utilise automation

97 million new jobs will emerge, and this poses challenges to the government as 50% of workers need re-skilling and 40% of workers need to shift competencies for the new job cycle in 2021-2025.

The need for people to focus on the prenatal stage as the first 1,000 days of a newborn is essential If the prenatal and early stages of child development can be managed, it is a good start for the labour workforce in driving quality education and fostering talent. By increasing educational quality, it will boost productivity. In turn, people are able to generate income to support their livelihoods and also make savings for future generations.

Human capital development is a never-ending process

The government is currently developing talent management programmes to make Indonesia advance in various sectors and avoid the middle-income trap Tripling Indonesia’s talent is vital to unlocking the nation’s competitiveness Moving forward, the government will continuously improve the quality of education in Indonesia and send bright talents abroad under its current LPDP programme.

REMARKS - PROF DR R AGUS SARTONO, MBA

human capital potential

We were delighted to be joined by Pak Desra Percaya, Indonesian Ambassador to the UK, Ireland, and IMO, who led the opening and closing remarks of our Going Global Series

Pak Desra began Going Global Series by highlighting Indonesia’s optimistic future Indonesia in 2045, is projected to become a high income and the fourth-largest economy by the OECD. As a representative of KBRI London, Pak Desra seeks to capitalise on the full potential of Indonesia's global human capital by partnering with international organizations in the UK and Ireland Pak Desra hopes that Indonesians can share their experiences and create a global network, which is vital to realising Indonesia’s full human capital potential

Indonesian Ambassador to the UK, Ireland, and IMO

In his closing remarks, Pak Desra emphasised the importance and need for Indonesian participation in the global workforce Indonesians are often underrepresented in global forums and UN organizations Pak Desra mentioned that Indonesians can begin their professional journey in a global international organization by visiting: careers un org and applying for internships as an entry point to their career He reminded students to seize opportunities, be confident in your skill sets, and have a positive attitude

Lastly, Pak Desra believes that “Going Global” in your professional career and forming a global Indonesian network, embodies the Indonesian tradition of “Gotong Royong ” Working as an Indonesian abroad does not limit community-building Instead, it surfaces unrealised opportunities to become stronger as a nation and community Through organisations like GIPA, Indonesians can cultivate global networks which share the same passion for improving Indonesia’s economic and social development.

He ended his opening remarks with a quote from Charles Darwin, which emphasized the importance of adapting to the global workforce in a post-pandemic world: “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change ” Charles Darwin

The role of the global network of Indonesians working abroad is vital to realising Indonesia's full

REMARKS - DR DESRA PERCAYA

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Best Practices to Prepare Yourself for a Global Career

Crafting your resume

Should not be more than 1 page, except for academic CV such as PhD application

Be consistent in the structure (i.e. don’t do date|location and then location|date)

Provide the location of your university/workplace

Add your contact information (email, phone, LinkedIn, portfolio)

If you work in a new or small company or organization, provide a short explanation about it (i e , GIPA | Global secretariat of Indonesian professionals working overseas) Avoid irrelevant information like age/birthdate

Have someone proofread your resume and double-check your grammar and typos

Preparing for your interview

Have a bank of questions and answers that you can practice beforehand

Prepare questions for your interviewer, ask more personalized and specific questions that are tailored based on the company or the interviewer

Practice with other people, which could be your career advisor at university or friends

Mind your body language and the dress code (make sure you wear formal/smart clothes)

Be punctual, arrive 15-29 minutes early

Show, don't tell Be detailed on what you do and the result, tailor it towards the position that you are applying for Always quantify your result (i e decrease the error rate by 2% or led 3 people in a team)

To write a good resume, Nancy Amelia recommends to "select the most relevant experiences and tailor your CV. Make sure that you utilize all the space available but still keep it concise and neat "

Further to that, Alda Ardelia also suggests to "explain why you are a good fit for the job by portraying relevant skills The job description is a great way to identify what the employers are looking out for in a candidate"

To be authentic in your job interviews, follow this advice by Patricia Suyanto, "Prepare, but don't memorize, take thoughtful pauses, practice, and show genuine interest Tell your story - who better to tell it than yourself?"

Strategies you need to know

Building your profile and network

Reflect and ask yourself, what do you want to pursue? What is your goal? What is needed to get there? This includes listing down specific technical and soft skills, qualifications, and experiences, and see if they match your current profile If not, start working towards those qualifications and hone the relevant skills further

For those of you who are students without "experience", look into the combination of your current skillsets and see what type of role might be suitable for you. Start small, try volunteering or being involved in organizations Know your strengths and weaknesses and find ways to compensate for the latter

When applying

Make sure you apply to companies that are able to sponsor you Do refer to the company ' s job specification or requirement, and check the information on the target country's immigration website regarding working visa conditions for foreigners

Prepare your application as early as 3 months prior, don't do it last minute

Networking is very important. Build relationships with the people within the firm you are aiming to work in In this unprecedented time, you can start by sending an introduction via LinkedIn to current employees who are currently in the same position as what you are applying to, and/or the hiring managers It takes practice but never underestimate to power of network!

Mentor, someone who was once in your shoes and has been successful, can help you navigate your current profile-building phase. Networking and building that relationship is a good start to find a mentor who is willing to help you grow

Keep a tab on the hiring cycle (opening and deadline dates), create an excel spreadsheet where you can track your application

Utilize every channel from a career fair at your university, HR visits, school program, networking event, to LinkedIn message. This is also where networking will come in really handy

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Organising Team

Global Indonesia Professionals’ Association (GIPA) gipa.co | council@gipa.co

Arcky Meraxa, PhD Head of Americas & Professional Development Centre of Excellence

Felicia Tanuwijoyo Digital Operations Manager

Maciko Audrey Chan Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Rachel Kindangen Digital Operations Manager

Shanen Kurniawan Data Analytics Manager

Steven Marcelino Chairman

Steven Wijaya Secretary General

Viancqa Kurniawan Centre of Excellence Manager