CV Preparation Workshop for Vocational Students

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Equipping Students with Industry-Standard Portfolios: Career Workshop at SMK Dinamika Pembangunan 1 Jakarta
Date: April 10, 2025
Location: SMK Dinamika Pembangunan 1 Jakarta
Topic: Creating Industry-Standard Portfolios for Grade XII Students
Speaker: Ms. Dhea Amelia Irawan, S.I.Kom, M.I.Kom – Business Development Manager, Career.Support
Participants: 423 Grade XII Students

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, vocational high school graduates are expected not only to have technical skills but also to be able to professionally present their abilities. To address this challenge, Career.Support collaborated with SMK Dinamika Pembangunan 1 Jakarta to hold a workshop titled “Creating Industry-Standard Portfolios” on April 10, 2025, specifically for Grade XII students who are about to enter the workforce.

The event was attended by 423 students from various majors. With great enthusiasm, the students participated in a session led by Ms. Dhea Amelia Irawan, S.I.Kom, M.I.Kom, a communication practitioner and Business Development Manager at Career.Support. She has extensive experience mentoring young job seekers to help them compete in the labor market.

Why Are Portfolios Important?

The workshop began by emphasizing the importance of having a portfolio or CV that meets industry standards. Ms. Dhea explained that a CV or portfolio is not just a formality, but a key tool to demonstrate a student’s quality, experience, and readiness to potential employers.

“A CV is your first door into the working world. Without a good CV, your potential might never be seen,” said Ms. Dhea in front of hundreds of students gathered in the school hall.

She added that although vocational students may not have much work experience yet, they can still stand out by showcasing:

  • School projects or internships (PKL)

  • Training or competency certificates

  • Participation in organizations or extracurricular activities

  • Technical and soft skills

Tips and Tricks for Creating an Industry-Standard CV

During the session, Ms. Dhea guided the students through understanding the ideal structure of a CV, including essential elements and common mistakes to avoid.

Some key tips she shared included:

  • Use a clean, professional format – avoid excessive decorations or bright colors.

  • Provide valid and professional contact information – including a polite email address.

  • Write a brief personal profile – one or two sentences describing your character and career goals.

  • Detail your internship or PKL experiences with real achievements – use action verbs and quantify results where possible.

  • Include a list of skills – from technical abilities like software usage to soft skills like communication and teamwork.

  • Don’t lie or exaggerate in your CV.

  • Use clear and easy-to-understand language.

Ms. Dhea also shared examples of good CVs and compared them to ones that needed improvement, so students could immediately see the differences and understand how to enhance their own CVs.

Hands-On Practice and CV Reviews

One of the workshop’s key highlights was the hands-on session, where students were asked to create or update their CVs on the spot after receiving the material.

The Career.Support team then collected the CVs for review and provided direct feedback. This process not only helped students identify their mistakes and areas for improvement but also gave them a realistic experience of a professional recruitment process.

“I didn’t expect to get direct feedback from professionals. I realized there’s still a lot I need to improve, especially in explaining my internship experience,” said a Computer and Network Engineering student during the review session.

Growing Enthusiasm and Confidence

Throughout the workshop, the atmosphere was interactive and lively. Students eagerly raised their hands, asked questions, and sought direct feedback on their CVs. Many admitted this was their first time receiving such an in-depth training.

The principal of SMK Dinamika Pembangunan 1 Jakarta also expressed appreciation to the Career.Support team.
“We are very grateful for this training. It’s not just about how to write a CV, but also about shaping our students’ mindset and confidence in facing the workforce,” he said.

Meanwhile, Ms. Dhea concluded the session with an inspiring message:
“Don’t wait until you graduate to start learning how to write a CV. Preparing now will give you a head start. The job market needs young people who are ready and know how to showcase their potential.”

Career.Support’s Commitment: Bridging Education and Industry

This workshop is part of Career.Support’s mission to bridge the gap between education and industry through practical training tailored to current labor market demands. By involving practitioners as speakers, students gain realistic insights that can be directly applied.

“Our hope is that vocational students will not only have technical skills but also know how to professionally market themselves through the right portfolio,” said the Career.Support team.

Through initiatives like this, Career.Support remains committed to enhancing the job readiness of Indonesia’s youth—so they won’t just be job seekers, but the kind of talent the workforce is looking for.

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