One of the questions most frequently asked by prospective students and parents before choosing a university is, “Does the campus help students find internships or jobs?” 

Amidst increasingly tight competition in the workforce, many prospective students hope that the campus will not only provide knowledge in the classroom but also help prepare them to enter the professional world. So, what about Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN)?

Does UMN guarantee that students will get a job immediately?

The answer is no. No university can guarantee that every graduate will immediately get a job, because career success is still influenced by each individual’s abilities, experience, readiness, and effort. However, what a university can do is build a learning ecosystem that helps students become better prepared to face the working world. This is the approach applied at UMN. Through a curriculum relevant to industry needs, project-based learning experiences, collaboration with companies, and career development services, students are prepared to have the competencies needed when entering the professional world.

Students have the opportunity to build experience while still in college

At UMN, the career preparation process begins long before students graduate. During their studies, students have the opportunity to participate in various projects, organizational activities, competitions, and internship programs that are an important part of building professional experience. This experience helps students develop skills that are highly sought after by industry, such as communication skills, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability to technological developments and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to academic experience, UMN also encourages its students to actively participate in student organizations, committees, communities, and various self-development activities outside the classroom. Through organizational experience, students not only learn to work in teams but also hone various soft skills that are highly needed in the workplace, such as communication skills, leadership, time management, problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate with people from various backgrounds. Thus, students not only graduate with a diploma but also bring experience that becomes an added value when applying for jobs.

UMN’s Career Development Center (CDC) helps students and alums get closer to the industrial world

To support students’ career readiness, UMN has a Career Development Center (CDC). The CDC serves as a bridge between students, alums, and the industrial world. Through the CDC, students and alums can access information about various internship and job vacancy opportunities from partner companies. In addition to being a career information source, the CDC also helps students understand the ever-evolving needs of industry so they can prepare themselves better before entering the workforce. With this support, students have access to various professional opportunities that can be utilized according to their interests and competencies.

Support continues after becoming alumni

The journey with UMN does not stop after graduation. After graduating, alums can join the Alumni Family of Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (KAMI UMN). This alum community serves as a platform for building professional networks, sharing experiences, and expanding connections with fellow UMN graduates. Through a continuously growing alum network, graduates have the opportunity to share information, open up collaboration opportunities, and gain insights into industry developments. This ecosystem is one form of UMN’s support, helping the relationship between the campus and its alums remain strong throughout their career journeys.

Why is this ecosystem important?

Today’s workforce does not only look at academic grades. Companies also consider experience, teamwork skills, communication, leadership, creativity, the ability to utilize technology, and readiness to face change. That is why UMN has built a learning environment that does not only focus on theory but also develops competencies such as problem-solving, adaptability, collaboration, leadership, creativity, AI proficiency, and sustainability.

These competencies are important assets for students when entering the professional world. It is no surprise that 90% of UMN graduates are already employed or running a business before attending their graduation ceremony. This achievement reflects how students are prepared through learning experiences, career development support, and an ecosystem connected to the industrial world.

Conclusion

UMN does not guarantee that every student will immediately get a job. However, UMN provides various forms of support so that students are better prepared to build their careers. Through learning experiences close to industry, internship opportunities, the Career Development Center (CDC), and an alum network through KAMI UMN, students gain access to an ecosystem that supports self-development from college through to after graduation.

If you want to know more about internship programs, CDC services, graduate career prospects, or students’ experiences in the industrial world, UMN’s Education Consultant (EC) is ready to help provide information and consultation so that you can prepare for your future with more confidence. [Contact EC Now!]

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

Kuliah di Jakarta untuk jurusan program studi Informatika| Sistem Informasi | Teknik Komputer | Teknik Elektro | Teknik Fisika | Akuntansi | Manajemen| Komunikasi Strategis | Jurnalistik | Desain Komunikasi Visual | Film dan Animasi | Arsitektur | D3 Perhotelan , di Universitas Multimedia Nusantara.