Rangkuman Pertanyaan dan Referensi Jawaban dari Awardee LPDP pada Seleksi Wawancara

Summary

This video offers insightful tips for those preparing for the LPDP scholarship interview. The host discusses common personal questions asked during the interview, such as background details, family, education history, strengths, weaknesses, and problem-solving experiences. He provides strategies for answering these questions effectively, emphasizing honesty and clarity. The host encourages viewers to be prepared, stay focused on their studies, and ensure their family supports their academic ambitions. He also advises sharing experiences and handling weaknesses constructively. Finally, he urges viewers to follow his channel and reach out with any further questions about the LPDP scholarship.

Takeaways

• 😀 Be prepared for personal background questions, such as your family dynamics, sibling order, marital status, and family support for your studies.
• 😀 Know your educational journey well, from elementary to your undergraduate degree, especially if you’ve moved around cities.
• 😀 It’s important to be familiar with your neighbors’ names as interviewers might ask about your social connections.
• 😀 When asked about strengths, focus on qualitative aspects like motivation and perseverance, rather than just academic or achievement-based strengths.
• 😀 Be honest about your weaknesses, but emphasize how you're actively working to improve them. For example, improving English proficiency.
• 😀 Your answer to 'how do you deal with weaknesses' should reflect a proactive attitude towards self-improvement and continuous learning.
• 😀 Be ready to share an experience of overcoming personal problems and how it didn’t affect your academic performance or motivation.
• 😀 The interviewers want to see your resilience, focus, and how you manage challenges without letting them hinder your goals.
• 😀 Having a solid reason for your marital plans—whether before or after studying—is important, and it should show that your education is a priority.
• 😀 Understand that the LPDP scholarship interview may ask about your long-term goals, and you should be ready to discuss how your studies fit into those plans.

Q & A

What should candidates be prepared to discuss about their personal background in an LPDP interview?

Candidates should be ready to discuss their personal background, including their position in the family, their marital status, the ages and educational backgrounds of their siblings, and the relationship they maintain with their family members. It's also important to know details about their neighbors, such as their names and social connections.

How can candidates handle questions about their marital status during the LPDP interview?

Candidates should be honest about their marital status and prepared to explain their plans regarding marriage and study. It’s important to demonstrate that their partner or family supports their educational goals, whether they choose to marry before or after their studies.

What should candidates remember about their educational background when answering interview questions?

Candidates must remember where they attended school at each level (elementary, junior high, high school, and undergraduate). If they have moved between cities or schools, they should be prepared to answer these questions clearly and concisely.

What type of strengths should candidates highlight in an LPDP interview?

Candidates should focus on personal strengths that are qualitative and related to their character, such as having strong motivation, perseverance, or resilience. For example, discussing how challenges or negative comments motivate them to achieve more can demonstrate their determination.

How should candidates address their weaknesses in an LPDP interview?

It’s important to acknowledge personal weaknesses honestly, such as difficulties with certain skills like English. The key is to explain how they are actively working to overcome these weaknesses, such as through continuous learning and self-improvement.

How should candidates respond if asked how they handle their weaknesses?

Candidates should explain specific actions they are taking to address their weaknesses. For instance, if they struggle with English, they might mention their ongoing efforts to improve through practice and study.

What kind of experiences related to problem-solving might be asked about in the interview?

Candidates may be asked about significant problems they’ve faced and how they overcame them. It’s important to explain both the nature of the problem and the steps taken to resolve it, emphasizing how it did not negatively affect their academic performance.

How should candidates explain their ability to handle problems without letting them affect their studies?

Candidates should demonstrate their ability to focus on academics even when faced with personal problems. An example could be how they dealt with personal challenges during their undergraduate years without letting it interfere with their academic achievements.

What is the purpose behind asking candidates about their neighbors during the interview?

Interviewers ask about neighbors to assess how well candidates socialize and integrate into their community. The goal is to understand the candidate's interpersonal skills and how they relate to those around them.

How should candidates handle the question of what they would do if they are not accepted into the LPDP scholarship?

Candidates should emphasize their determination and resilience. They can explain that, while not being accepted may be disappointing, they would keep trying, study harder, and explore other opportunities, as there are many paths to success.