Cara Jawab Pertanyaan Interview: Ceritakan Pengalaman Organisasi Anda

Summary

In this video, Samuel, a manager with 8 years of experience, shares tips for students with little to no organizational experience (often referred to as 'kupu-kupu' students) on how to answer the common interview question about their involvement in organizations. He emphasizes that even part-time jobs, volunteer work, or small-scale roles can be considered organizational experiences. By using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), students can effectively communicate their responsibilities and contributions. Samuel encourages students to confidently present their non-traditional experiences as valuable skills for employers.

Takeaways

• 😀 If you’re a 'kupu-kupu' (a student who doesn’t participate in organizations), you can still answer questions about organizational experience in interviews by discussing any responsibilities or roles you’ve had, even in non-campus-related organizations.
• 😀 Organizational experience is important for interviews because it helps HR understand how you’ve worked in a structured environment with tasks, responsibilities, and teams, similar to a company's structure.
• 😀 When discussing your organizational experience, use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to clearly outline the context, your responsibilities, actions taken, and the outcomes of your work.
• 😀 You don’t have to limit your organizational experience to campus organizations; part-time jobs, volunteer work, or even family-run businesses are valid examples of organizational experience.
• 😀 Part-time jobs, such as working in a coffee shop, or other informal jobs, involve organizational skills like responsibility, task execution, and even teamwork, all of which are useful to share during interviews.
• 😀 Even small-scale tasks, like helping at a family store, can be framed as organizational experiences if you can explain the responsibilities you had, such as managing inventory or sales.
• 😀 It’s important to note that many students, even those with limited campus involvement, may have gained valuable organizational experience outside of school through part-time jobs or volunteer work.
• 😀 If you’re a 'kupu-kupu,' don’t worry. While your experience may be outside of formal organizations, you can still present those experiences in interviews if you know how to articulate them effectively.
• 😀 Gaining experience through campus organizations can expand your network and potentially lead to opportunities through connections with upperclassmen who may be working in companies you’re interested in.
• 😀 Ultimately, the key to answering interview questions about organizational experience is understanding that any role with responsibilities and teamwork can be framed as organizational experience, regardless of scale or setting.

Q & A

Why do employers ask about organizational experience in interviews?

Employers ask about organizational experience to understand if candidates have dealt with situations similar to those in a company. They want to know if the candidate can manage responsibilities, work in teams, and understand different roles, similar to what happens in organizational environments like companies.

How can a student without organizational experience answer this kind of interview question?

If a student doesn't have direct organizational experience, they can highlight experiences such as part-time jobs, volunteering, or even helping in family businesses. The key is to show responsibility, teamwork, and personal contributions to the tasks.

What framework can students use to answer questions about their organizational experience?

Students can use the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result). They should describe the organization, their role, the tasks they performed, how they accomplished them, and the results of their actions.

Can part-time jobs or volunteer work be considered as organizational experience?

Yes, part-time jobs and volunteer work can be seen as organizational experiences. These activities often involve responsibilities, teamwork, and specific tasks that contribute to the overall goals, much like formal organizations.

What should you include when describing your role in an organization during an interview?

You should describe the organization itself, your specific role, the tasks you were responsible for, how you accomplished them, and the outcomes of your actions. It's important to show how your role contributed to the larger objectives.

Why is it important to explain the results of your actions in an interview?

Explaining the results shows how your actions had an impact. It demonstrates your ability to deliver tangible outcomes, whether that’s improving performance, meeting goals, or contributing to team success.

How can someone who has not been active in campus organizations still show leadership skills?

If someone hasn't been active in formal campus organizations, they can still showcase leadership through experiences like part-time jobs, managing tasks in volunteer roles, or taking responsibility for personal projects. Leadership is not only shown through titles but through taking initiative and delivering results.

What are some examples of non-campus organizations that can be mentioned in an interview?

Examples include part-time jobs (like working in a coffee shop), volunteering for events or local causes, helping out in a family business, or even managing small personal projects. All these experiences can demonstrate teamwork, responsibility, and the ability to meet objectives.

Is it necessary to have been involved in formal campus organizations to succeed in a job interview?

No, it is not necessary to have formal campus organization experience. What matters is how you frame and articulate your experiences, whether they are from part-time work, personal projects, or other non-campus organizational activities.

What advice does the speaker give to students who feel they lack organizational experience?

The speaker advises that students should not feel discouraged. Even if they haven't had formal organizational experience, they can still highlight other types of experience such as part-time jobs, volunteering, or managing responsibilities outside of school. The key is to frame those experiences as organizational involvement.