Azhar and Frisca, two alumni of PASCH Indonesia, share how their acquired knowledge of German has provided them with extensive professional contacts and boosted their career opportunities in Indonesia.
Strong competition for career advancement in Indonesia is a challenge one has to face.
Up to 400,000 students complete their university studies throughout Indonesia every year. This requires each individual to bring special skills to the development of their career that set them apart from the competition. With the entry-level job opportunities becoming increasingly scarce, the ability to speak a foreign language, including German, can increase an applicant’s competitiveness.
Mastering a foreign language has become an essential requirement for employment, as nearly every industry seeks to engage with international business sectors and partners, particularly in the tourism industry. The number of tourists coming to Indonesia from abroad—especially from Germany—is increasing significantly from year to year. This is not likely to change, especially since German citizens are now getting a visa on arrival in Indonesia.
Moreover, the growing number of German emigrants working in Indonesia due to investment and bilateral cooperation projects suggests that proficiency in the German language could be a crucial factor in the professional success of Indonesians.
Seminar participation requirements
- You are a student, pupil or teacher of German in Indonesia.
- You have a laptop or smartphone with a stable internet connection.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 6 PM
Speakers
Lalu Azhar Rafsanjani, or Azhar for short, is an alumnus of SMAN 3 Mataram. While at school, he had the opportunity to take part in the summer youth course in Sankt Peter-Ording, Germany. After graduating, he participated in the first PASCH Alumni Conference for the region of Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. He then completed his bachelor's degree in international relations at Universitas Mataram. Over the past five years, he has steadily advanced his professional career by building a solid foundation in the hospitality industry.
Adisty Frisca Tarisca, also called Frisca, is an alumna of SMAN 5 Malang. During her schooling, she had the opportunity to take part in the summer youth course in Dresden, Germany. She also took part in the Online Texts Workshop in Bangkok. At the Universitas Negeri Malang, Frisca studied German to become a teacher. She is currently continuing to shape her professional career as a German teacher at SMAN 3 Palangka Raya.
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