When choosing a university, many prospective students start thinking about one very important thing: what are the chances of getting internships and jobs after graduation?

Many then ask, “Can the campus alumni network help open up career opportunities?”

This question is normal. In the professional world, skills and experience are indeed the main factors. However, having a broad network can also help someone gain information, industry insights, and collaboration opportunities that might not be found through other channels.

So, what about Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN)?

An alum network is not an instant path to getting a job

The first thing to understand is that no university can guarantee that students will get a job simply because of its alum network.

Ultimately, companies still select candidates based on competence, experience, and suitability for the available position.

However, an active alum network can add value by opening more opportunities to build professional relationships, exchange experiences, and learn about the working world from those who have already built their careers.

This is where UMN’s ecosystem plays an important role.

UMN builds an ecosystem that connects students, alums, and industry

During their studies, UMN students do not only participate in classroom learning.

They also have the opportunity to participate in projects, organizations, competitions, and internship programs that help build professional experience at an early stage.

To support this process, UMN also has a Career Development Center (CDC), which serves as a bridge among students, alums, and industry.

Through the CDC, students and alums can access information about various internship opportunities and job vacancies from partner companies. The presence of the CDC helps students understand industry needs and prepares them to enter the workforce more effectively.

In other words, students do not walk alone. They are supported by an ecosystem that integrates learning processes, career development, and connections to the professional world.

What is the role of KAMI UMN?

After graduation, the relationship with the campus does not simply end.

UMN has the Alumni Family of Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (Keluarga Alumni Universitas Multimedia Nusantara / KAMI UMN) as an official platform that connects alums across various cohorts and study programs.

Through KAMI UMN, aalumscan will continue to build professional networks, participate in networking activities, share experiences, and expand cross-industry collaborations.

For students, the existence of an alum community also provides opportunities to learn from graduates’ experiences through various insight-sharing and inspirational activities. This way, students can gain a more realistic picture of the working world and the industry developments they will face.

Why is networking important?

In the Digital Society 5.0 era, building a career does not depend only on academic ability.

The ability to collaborate, expand relationships, and continuously learn is becoming increasingly important. Through interactions with lecturers, industry practitioners, fellow students, and alums, students can build professional networks that are useful throughout their career journey.

Therefore, UMN not only focuses on developing academic competence but also creates an environment that encourages collaboration among students, alums, and industry.

Conclusion

An alum network is indeed not a guarantee that someone will get a job. However, having an active alum community supported by the Career Development Center (CDC) can be an added value in building professional relationships and understanding the needs of the working world.

At UMN, students are prepared through a combination of an industry-relevant curriculum, project-based learning experiences, internship opportunities, CDC support, and an alum network through KAMI UMN. This entire ecosystem is designed to help students develop from their time on campus to becoming alumni ready to face the professional world.

If you want to know more about internship opportunities, career development, alum networks, or study programs that best suit your interests, UMN’s Education Consultant (EC) is ready to provide information and consultation so you can prepare for your future with more confidence. [Contact EC Here!]

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.