Cerita Job Seeker soal Sulitnya Mendapatkan Pekerjaan | IBF tvOne

Summary

This video highlights the struggles faced by Generation Z (born 1997-2012) in Indonesia with unemployment, where 22% are neither working, studying, nor training. Factors such as a lack of work experience, insufficient job creation, and rising educational qualifications for jobs are major obstacles. Many fresh graduates, despite their degrees, face difficulty finding work, prompting some to freelance or pursue further studies. The conversation also stresses the need for improved government investment and economic planning to create more job opportunities and address these challenges, particularly as the country strives for demographic and economic growth.

Takeaways

• 😀 Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) faces increasing difficulty in finding employment, with many job seekers unable to secure even basic positions.
• 😀 According to a 2021-2022 survey by BPS (Badan Pusat Statistik), 9.9 million Gen Z individuals are unemployed, representing more than 22% of the generation.
• 😀 One of the main challenges Gen Z faces is a lack of job creation, which does not keep pace with the growing workforce.
• 😀 Fresh graduates struggle with job requirements, as many positions demand 2-3 years of experience, a significant barrier for those with no prior work history.
• 😀 Rama, a culinary graduate, has applied to several companies but still faces difficulties finding a job despite passing some stages in the recruitment process.
• 😀 Wanda, a graduate in Indonesian Language and Literature, has applied to over three schools for teaching positions but has yet to receive any job offers.
• 😀 Both Rama and Wanda expressed frustration with the mismatch between job qualifications (like experience) and their current qualifications as fresh graduates.
• 😀 The government's role in job creation is crucial, with a focus on improving the investment climate to attract both domestic and foreign investments.
• 😀 There is a discrepancy in the unemployment data provided by the government; BPS reports around 7 million unemployed, but experts claim the number could be closer to 45 million, including underemployment.
• 😀 The discussion emphasizes the need for better manpower planning, ensuring that individuals' competencies align with the country's job market needs to reduce unemployment.

Q & A

What is the main issue highlighted in the transcript regarding Generation Z (Gen Z)?

The main issue is that Gen Z, defined as those born between 1997 and 2012, is facing increasing difficulty in finding employment. This is partly due to a mismatch between job creation and the growing workforce.

What percentage of Gen Z was unemployed according to the 2021-2022 survey by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS)?

According to the survey, 22% of Gen Z, or approximately 9.9 million individuals, were unemployed, meaning they were not engaged in learning, work, or training.

What are some factors contributing to the unemployment problem among Gen Z?

Factors include a shortage of job creation relative to the growing number of job seekers, a lack of experience required for many jobs, and the increasing demand for higher education or specific skills.

How does Rama, a Gen Z graduate, describe his job search experience?

Rama, a 2022 graduate in culinary arts, shared that he faced difficulties despite applying to various companies. He made it to the medical check-up stage but never received a clear response after that. He believes the experience requirements were a major hurdle.

Why is it difficult for fresh graduates like Rama to find employment in their chosen field?

Many job positions require at least 2-3 years of experience, which fresh graduates like Rama do not have. Despite this, they are eager to gain experience but struggle to get opportunities.

What field is Wanda, another Gen Z graduate, trained in, and what challenges has she faced in finding work?

Wanda graduated in Indonesian Language and Literature Education in 2022. She has faced challenges in finding a permanent job, despite applying to multiple companies and schools. She often finds that many positions require specific skills or experience.

What role do skills and experience play in the job market for Gen Z according to Wanda?

Wanda mentioned that many job listings require prior experience or specific skills, making it harder for fresh graduates like herself to secure employment.

What does Pak Anton suggest is a fundamental issue affecting job creation in Indonesia?

Pak Anton argues that a major issue is the lack of investment, both domestic and foreign, which impacts the creation of job opportunities. A good investment climate is essential to solving the unemployment problem.

What did Pak Anton reveal about the discrepancy in unemployment data reported by BPS and the actual job seekers in Indonesia?

Pak Anton highlighted that while BPS reported about 7 million unemployed individuals, the actual number of job seekers, including new graduates and others, is closer to 45 million, which is a significant difference.

What does Ben Bernanke, former head of the Federal Reserve, say about a country's economy and its workforce?

Ben Bernanke stated that a country's economy can only survive if it has a workforce with the necessary skills, especially in the fast-evolving world of technology and globalization.