{"id":27952,"date":"2025-05-11T09:01:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T09:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.career.support\/?p=27952"},"modified":"2025-07-27T10:40:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T10:40:46","slug":"how-to-create-strong-cv-ace-first-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.career.support\/article\/how-to-create-strong-cv-ace-first-job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Strong CV and Ace Your First Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Career.<\/span>Support <\/span>at <\/span>AIESEC <\/span>UNS: <\/span>Guiding <\/span>Students <\/span>Toward <\/span>Job <\/span>Market <\/span>Readiness<\/span><\/h3>

Event:<\/span><\/strong> AIESEC <\/span>Youth <\/span>Career <\/span>Event<\/span>
Hosted <\/span>by:<\/span><\/strong> AIESEC <\/span>Universitas <\/span>Sebelas <\/span>Maret (<\/span>UNS)<\/span>
Date:<\/span><\/strong> May <\/span>3\u2013<\/span>4, <\/span>2025 (<\/span>Online)<\/span>
Career.<\/span>Support <\/span>Speaker:<\/span><\/strong> Ms. <\/span>Dhea <\/span>Amelia <\/span>Irawan, <\/span>S.<\/span>I.<\/span>Kom, <\/span>M.<\/span>I.<\/span>Kom<\/span>
Session <\/span>Topic:<\/span><\/strong> “<\/span>How <\/span>to <\/span>Create <\/span>a <\/span>Strong <\/span>CV <\/span>and <\/span>Ace <\/span>Your <\/span>First <\/span>Job <\/span>Interview”<\/span>
Participants:<\/span><\/strong> 120+ <\/span>Vocational <\/span>and <\/span>University <\/span>Students <\/span>from <\/span>Surakarta<\/span><\/p>

On <\/span>May <\/span>4, <\/span>2025, <\/span>Career.<\/span>Support <\/span>proudly <\/span>participated<\/span><\/strong> in <\/span>a <\/span>youth <\/span>development <\/span>initiative <\/span>hosted <\/span>by <\/span>AIESEC <\/span>Universitas <\/span>Sebelas <\/span>Maret (<\/span>UNS)<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>an <\/span>event <\/span>aimed <\/span>at <\/span>helping <\/span>young <\/span>Indonesians <\/span>prepare <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>competitive <\/span>job <\/span>market. <\/span>The <\/span>two-<\/span>day <\/span>online <\/span>event <\/span>welcomed <\/span>over <\/span>120 <\/span>enthusiastic <\/span>students <\/span>from <\/span>vocational <\/span>schools <\/span>and <\/span>universities <\/span>across <\/span>Surakarta<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>offering <\/span>them <\/span>valuable <\/span>insights <\/span>into <\/span>career <\/span>development <\/span>and <\/span>workplace <\/span>readiness.<\/span><\/p>

Among <\/span>the <\/span>four <\/span>expert <\/span>speakers <\/span>invited <\/span>across <\/span>the <\/span>two <\/span>days, <\/span>Career.<\/span>Support <\/span>was <\/span>represented <\/span>by <\/span>Ms. <\/span>Dhea <\/span>Amelia <\/span>Irawan, <\/span>S.<\/span>I.<\/span>Kom, <\/span>M.<\/span>I.<\/span>Kom<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>a <\/span>communications <\/span>and <\/span>career <\/span>development <\/span>specialist <\/span>with <\/span>years <\/span>of <\/span>experience <\/span>mentoring <\/span>job <\/span>seekers <\/span>and <\/span>fresh <\/span>graduates. <\/span>Her <\/span>40-<\/span>minute <\/span>talk <\/span>was <\/span>titled: <\/span>\u201c<\/span>How <\/span>to <\/span>Create <\/span>a <\/span>Strong <\/span>CV <\/span>and <\/span>Ace <\/span>Your <\/span>First <\/span>Job <\/span>Interview\u201d<\/span><\/strong>\u2014<\/span>a <\/span>highly <\/span>relevant <\/span>and <\/span>practical <\/span>session <\/span>for <\/span>students <\/span>just <\/span>beginning <\/span>their <\/span>professional <\/span>journey.<\/span><\/p>

Addressing <\/span>the <\/span>Fundamentals: <\/span>Your <\/span>First <\/span>Impression <\/span>Matters<\/span><\/h3>

Ms. <\/span>Dhea <\/span>began <\/span>her <\/span>session <\/span>by <\/span>stressing <\/span>the <\/span>importance <\/span>of <\/span>a <\/span>CV <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>first <\/span>impression <\/span>tool<\/span><\/strong>. \u201c<\/span>In <\/span>most <\/span>cases, <\/span>your <\/span>CV <\/span>will <\/span>speak <\/span>on <\/span>your <\/span>behalf <\/span>before <\/span>you <\/span>even <\/span>walk <\/span>into <\/span>an <\/span>interview,\u201d <\/span>she <\/span>explained. <\/span>A <\/span>strong <\/span>CV, <\/span>she <\/span>noted, <\/span>can <\/span>open <\/span>doors, <\/span>while <\/span>a <\/span>poorly <\/span>written <\/span>one <\/span>can <\/span>instantly <\/span>disqualify <\/span>even <\/span>qualified <\/span>candidates.<\/span><\/p>

She <\/span>then <\/span>walked <\/span>the <\/span>students <\/span>through <\/span>the <\/span>essential <\/span>components <\/span>of <\/span>a <\/span>great <\/span>CV<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>

  • Contact <\/span>Information:<\/span><\/strong> Simple, <\/span>up-<\/span>to-<\/span>date, <\/span>and <\/span>professional (<\/span>including <\/span>email).<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Professional <\/span>Summary:<\/span><\/strong> A <\/span>brief <\/span>statement <\/span>that <\/span>highlights <\/span>strengths, <\/span>career <\/span>interests, <\/span>and <\/span>personal <\/span>branding.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Education:<\/span><\/strong> Clear, <\/span>reverse <\/span>chronological <\/span>order <\/span>with <\/span>relevant <\/span>achievements.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Experience:<\/span><\/strong> Internships, <\/span>freelance <\/span>work, <\/span>projects\u2014<\/span>anything <\/span>that <\/span>demonstrates <\/span>responsibility <\/span>and <\/span>results.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Skills:<\/span><\/strong> Both <\/span>hard <\/span>skills (<\/span>software, <\/span>languages) <\/span>and <\/span>soft <\/span>skills (<\/span>teamwork, <\/span>communication).<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Certifications & <\/span>Achievements:<\/span><\/strong> Relevant <\/span>and <\/span>current.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Design & <\/span>Format:<\/span><\/strong> Clean, <\/span>easy <\/span>to <\/span>read, <\/span>and <\/span>ideally <\/span>one <\/span>page <\/span>for <\/span>fresh <\/span>graduates.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    One <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>key <\/span>messages <\/span>from <\/span>her <\/span>talk <\/span>was: <\/span>\u201c<\/span>Your <\/span>CV <\/span>should <\/span>be <\/span>tailored <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>role <\/span>you\u2019re <\/span>applying <\/span>for\u2014<\/span>there\u2019s <\/span>no <\/span>such <\/span>thing <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>one-<\/span>size-<\/span>fits-<\/span>all <\/span>CV.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

    She <\/span>encouraged <\/span>students <\/span>to <\/span>think <\/span>like <\/span>recruiters <\/span>and <\/span>to <\/span>use <\/span>action <\/span>verbs <\/span>and <\/span>measurable <\/span>outcomes<\/span><\/strong> in <\/span>describing <\/span>their <\/span>past <\/span>experiences. <\/span>For <\/span>example, <\/span>instead <\/span>of <\/span>writing \u201c<\/span>responsible <\/span>for <\/span>social <\/span>media,\u201d <\/span>students <\/span>were <\/span>advised <\/span>to <\/span>write \u201c<\/span>managed <\/span>Instagram <\/span>content, <\/span>resulting <\/span>in <\/span>25% <\/span>follower <\/span>growth <\/span>in <\/span>2 <\/span>months.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

    Cracking <\/span>the <\/span>First <\/span>Interview: <\/span>Confidence, <\/span>Clarity, <\/span>and <\/span>Connection<\/span><\/h3>

    The <\/span>second <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>Ms. <\/span>Dhea\u2019s <\/span>presentation <\/span>focused <\/span>on <\/span>interview <\/span>preparation<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>a <\/span>step <\/span>that <\/span>often <\/span>causes <\/span>anxiety <\/span>for <\/span>first-<\/span>time <\/span>job <\/span>seekers. <\/span>With <\/span>a <\/span>warm <\/span>and <\/span>relatable <\/span>delivery, <\/span>she <\/span>demystified <\/span>the <\/span>interview <\/span>process, <\/span>providing <\/span>practical <\/span>tips <\/span>and <\/span>psychological <\/span>preparation <\/span>strategies<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

    Her <\/span>key <\/span>points <\/span>included:<\/span><\/p>

    1. Research <\/span>the <\/span>Company<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>Understand <\/span>the <\/span>company\u2019s <\/span>mission, <\/span>values, <\/span>and <\/span>recent <\/span>news. <\/span>This <\/span>allows <\/span>candidates <\/span>to <\/span>ask <\/span>meaningful <\/span>questions <\/span>and <\/span>show <\/span>genuine <\/span>interest.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    2. Know <\/span>Your <\/span>CV <\/span>Inside <\/span>Out<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>Be <\/span>ready <\/span>to <\/span>elaborate <\/span>on <\/span>every <\/span>point <\/span>you <\/span>wrote.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    3. Practice <\/span>Common <\/span>Interview <\/span>Questions<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>Such <\/span>as:<\/span><\/p>

      • “<\/span>Tell <\/span>me <\/span>about <\/span>yourself”<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • “<\/span>What <\/span>are <\/span>your <\/span>strengths <\/span>and <\/span>weaknesses?”<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • “<\/span>Why <\/span>do <\/span>you <\/span>want <\/span>to <\/span>work <\/span>here?”<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • “<\/span>Tell <\/span>us <\/span>about <\/span>a <\/span>challenge <\/span>you <\/span>faced <\/span>and <\/span>how <\/span>you <\/span>overcame <\/span>it”<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

      • Use <\/span>the <\/span>STAR <\/span>Method<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>When <\/span>answering <\/span>behavioral <\/span>questions, <\/span>students <\/span>were <\/span>advised <\/span>to <\/span>use <\/span>the <\/span>Situation, <\/span>Task, <\/span>Action, <\/span>Result<\/span><\/strong> structure <\/span>to <\/span>communicate <\/span>their <\/span>stories <\/span>clearly <\/span>and <\/span>impactfully.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • Dress <\/span>Professionally & <\/span>Be <\/span>On <\/span>Time<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>Even <\/span>for <\/span>virtual <\/span>interviews, <\/span>appearance <\/span>and <\/span>punctuality <\/span>matter.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • Ask <\/span>Thoughtful <\/span>Questions<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>Ending <\/span>the <\/span>interview <\/span>with <\/span>meaningful <\/span>questions (<\/span>e.<\/span>g., <\/span>about <\/span>team <\/span>culture <\/span>or <\/span>growth <\/span>opportunities) <\/span>shows <\/span>initiative <\/span>and <\/span>curiosity.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>

        She <\/span>also <\/span>reminded <\/span>the <\/span>audience <\/span>that <\/span>nerves <\/span>are <\/span>normal<\/span><\/strong> but <\/span>preparation <\/span>builds <\/span>confidence. \u201c<\/span>Think <\/span>of <\/span>interviews <\/span>not <\/span>as <\/span>interrogations, <\/span>but <\/span>as <\/span>conversations <\/span>where <\/span>both <\/span>sides <\/span>are <\/span>learning <\/span>about <\/span>each <\/span>other.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

        High <\/span>Energy <\/span>and <\/span>Engagement: <\/span>A <\/span>Session <\/span>to <\/span>Remember<\/span><\/h3>

        One <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>rewarding <\/span>moments <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>event <\/span>was <\/span>the <\/span>enthusiastic <\/span>interaction <\/span>between <\/span>students <\/span>and <\/span>Ms. <\/span>Dhea<\/span><\/strong> during <\/span>the <\/span>Q&<\/span>A <\/span>session. <\/span>The <\/span>chat <\/span>and <\/span>microphone <\/span>lines <\/span>were <\/span>buzzing <\/span>with <\/span>questions\u2014<\/span>some <\/span>practical, <\/span>others <\/span>reflective. <\/span>Students <\/span>asked <\/span>about:<\/span><\/p>

        • What <\/span>if <\/span>I <\/span>have <\/span>no <\/span>experience? <\/span>What <\/span>should <\/span>I <\/span>write?<\/span><\/p><\/li>

        • How <\/span>can <\/span>I <\/span>stand <\/span>out <\/span>if <\/span>I\u2019ve <\/span>only <\/span>done <\/span>internships?<\/span><\/p><\/li>

        • Should <\/span>I <\/span>include <\/span>part-<\/span>time <\/span>or <\/span>freelance <\/span>jobs?<\/span><\/p><\/li>

        • How <\/span>formal <\/span>should <\/span>I <\/span>be <\/span>during <\/span>interviews?<\/span><\/p><\/li>

        • What <\/span>if <\/span>I <\/span>get <\/span>nervous <\/span>and <\/span>freeze <\/span>during <\/span>the <\/span>interview?<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          Ms. <\/span>Dhea <\/span>answered <\/span>each <\/span>question <\/span>with <\/span>patience <\/span>and <\/span>real-<\/span>world <\/span>examples, <\/span>often <\/span>offering <\/span>encouragement <\/span>and <\/span>reassurance<\/span><\/strong> for <\/span>students <\/span>who <\/span>were <\/span>clearly <\/span>passionate <\/span>but <\/span>unsure.<\/span><\/p>

          \u201c<\/span>You <\/span>don\u2019t <\/span>need <\/span>to <\/span>be <\/span>perfect,\u201d <\/span>she <\/span>reminded <\/span>them. \u201c<\/span>You <\/span>just <\/span>need <\/span>to <\/span>be <\/span>prepared, <\/span>honest, <\/span>and <\/span>willing <\/span>to <\/span>grow.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

          Many <\/span>attendees <\/span>expressed <\/span>their <\/span>appreciation <\/span>via <\/span>the <\/span>event\u2019s <\/span>feedback <\/span>form <\/span>and <\/span>social <\/span>media, <\/span>describing <\/span>the <\/span>session <\/span>as <\/span>motivating, <\/span>practical, <\/span>and <\/span>confidence-<\/span>boosting<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

          Collaborating <\/span>for <\/span>Youth <\/span>Empowerment<\/span><\/h3>

          Career.<\/span>Support\u2019s <\/span>involvement <\/span>in <\/span>this <\/span>event <\/span>aligns <\/span>with <\/span>its <\/span>broader <\/span>mission: <\/span>to <\/span>bridge <\/span>the <\/span>gap <\/span>between <\/span>education <\/span>and <\/span>employment<\/span><\/strong> by <\/span>equipping <\/span>students <\/span>with <\/span>relevant <\/span>career <\/span>skills. <\/span>Events <\/span>like <\/span>these <\/span>are <\/span>not <\/span>just <\/span>about <\/span>theory\u2014<\/span>they <\/span>are <\/span>about <\/span>building <\/span>confidence, <\/span>readiness, <\/span>and <\/span>mindset<\/span><\/strong> in <\/span>the <\/span>next <\/span>generation <\/span>of <\/span>professionals.<\/span><\/p>

          We <\/span>were <\/span>honored <\/span>to <\/span>share <\/span>the <\/span>virtual <\/span>stage <\/span>with <\/span>other <\/span>inspiring <\/span>speakers <\/span>from <\/span>diverse <\/span>industries <\/span>over <\/span>the <\/span>two <\/span>days <\/span>and <\/span>to <\/span>connect <\/span>with <\/span>passionate <\/span>students <\/span>who <\/span>are <\/span>ready <\/span>to <\/span>take <\/span>charge <\/span>of <\/span>their <\/span>future <\/span>careers.<\/span><\/p>

          Looking <\/span>Ahead<\/span><\/h3>

          As <\/span>Career.<\/span>Support <\/span>continues <\/span>to <\/span>engage <\/span>in <\/span>youth <\/span>development <\/span>initiatives, <\/span>we <\/span>remain <\/span>committed <\/span>to <\/span>bringing <\/span>industry <\/span>expertise <\/span>directly <\/span>to <\/span>students <\/span>and <\/span>educators<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>We <\/span>believe <\/span>that <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>right <\/span>guidance <\/span>and <\/span>tools, <\/span>fresh <\/span>graduates <\/span>can <\/span>enter <\/span>the <\/span>workforce <\/span>not <\/span>only <\/span>with <\/span>knowledge, <\/span>but <\/span>with <\/span>purpose <\/span>and <\/span>direction.<\/span><\/p>

          We <\/span>thank <\/span>AIESEC <\/span>UNS<\/span><\/strong> for <\/span>the <\/span>opportunity <\/span>and <\/span>collaboration, <\/span>and <\/span>we <\/span>look <\/span>forward <\/span>to <\/span>partnering <\/span>again <\/span>in <\/span>future <\/span>events <\/span>that <\/span>empower <\/span>students <\/span>across <\/span>Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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