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Jumat, 03 Desember 2010

PT. Graha Sarana Duta (GSD)

PT. Graha Sarana Duta (GSD) merupakan sebuah perusahaan properti terpadu yang dimiliki oleh PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk. (TELKOM) pada tahun 2001, dengan porsi kepemilikan saham Telkom sebesar 99,9%.
Saat ini PT. GSD memiliki cakupan wilayah kerja di seluruh Indonesia dan melakukan pengelolaan terhadap gedung-gedung perusahaan TelkomGroup seperti gedung PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, PT. Telkomsel, PT. Infomedia dan PT. Metra. Selain itu PT. GSD juga mengelola 106 lokasi gedung lain yang dimiliki oleh berbagai bidang usaha di luar Telkomgroup seperti perkantoran, apartemen, mall, dan bandara baik secara keseluruhan maupun secara parsial.
Dalam menjalankan bisnisnya PT. Graha Sarana Duta memiliki tiga portofolio bisnis yaitu: Pengelolaan, Manajemen Proyek dan Pengembangan Properti.
Untuk mengantisipasi pertumbuhan perusahaan yang semakin cepat baik dalam group maupun ekspansi ke pasar properti, PT Graha Sarana Duta mencari para fresh graduate di untuk posisi: 

FINANCE STAFF

Tugas Utama:
  • Entry transaksi keuangan operasional
  • Melakukan analisis kesesuaian dan kewajaran laporan transaksi operasional

Persyaratan Posisi: vacancy

  • Pendidikan Minimum D3 Akuntansi/ Manajemen Keuangan/ Komputer Akuntansi
  • Menguasai Komputer, Minimal MS Office (min. Word & Excel) atau Open Office
  • Akan diutamakan apabila memiliki pengalaman dengan SAP Finance
  • Tekun dan teliti pada detail
  • employee

Selasa, 30 November 2010

Your First Chance to Impress

Hiring managers routinely receive responses from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of applicants for any given job. To avoid having your resume sink in this sea of paper, it's imperative to write a cover letter that stands out from the crowd and makes a good first impression.
A compelling cover letter that follows five essential rules will convince a hiring manager to read an applicant's resume.

Rule #1 - Appearance
The resume and cover letter must be aesthetically pleasing and consistent in appearance. This would include using the same heading and fonts in each, both produced on a high-quality printer and paper (if documents are being "snail-mailed"). Save the designer stationery and stylish fonts for writing letters to friends. A professional employment package never sets a casual tone.

Rule #2 - Target Your Audience
Always use the hiring manager's name in the salutation. If the contact's name isn't provided in the job posting, a bit of Internet research or a well-structured phone call can produce results. In using the contact's name, the cover letter is personalized, while also showing the applicant's interest in the company. Remember, a letter addressed "Dear Sir or Madam" or worse, "To Whom It May Concern," has the same impact as one addressed "Dear Occupant."
Rule #3 - A Strong Opening
A dynamic opening paragraph is essential to capture and retain a hiring manager's interest. Pared down to basics, for a quick and effective read, it should include a reference to the position sought and a brief statement as to why the applicant feels qualified to fill the job. Emphasis should always be placed on what the applicant can do for the targeted company, while also providing quantifiable proof as to why this is true.
Rule #4 - Showcasing Accomplishments
Include a bulleted area to emphasize accomplishments pertinent to the targeted job. Not only does this break up large blocks of text that a hiring manager might find daunting, but it also draws the eye towards the most important part of the cover letter - what the applicant has to offer.
Rule #5 - A Proactive Closing
Always initiate further action at the end of a cover letter. A proactive closing indicates that the applicant will call within a few days to see if a time might be scheduled to meet. To wait for a hiring manager to take that first step is to risk losing the opportunity to another candidate.

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Get helpful advice on how to write your resume.

The best resume format to use is the combination resume. This resume format is not chronological nor functional. It combines both! It is extremely flexible and allows you to use strategies in a way that would normally be considered wrong.
The difference between the combination format and the chronological format is that the chronological format resume is very easy to follow. The hiring manager will typically start to read the chronological resume at the bottom of the work history or professional experience section (heading depends on your career level) and will continue reading his or her way up towards the top to trace your career history. If there are employment gaps, it will be obvious because it is difficult to hide breaks in employment using this resume format. This is why most hiring mangers prefer the chronological resume format. It is easy to read and leaves little to the imagination. This can be a great advantage (marketing tool) if you have been in the same type of position because it shows continuity and progression in your industry.
But what happens when you've held different types of positions across several industries? Reasons for gaps in employment and holding too many or unrelated jobs include raising children, caring for a family member, illness, returning to college, corporate downsizing or merger, joining the military, and difficulty finding work for long stretches of time because of a tight job market or weak resume! So, the first thing you will need to do is toss your old resume. It will not help you to change your career. You need to make a fresh start!
Create a resume that clearly indicates at the top what type of position you are seeking.
Include a career summary section that highlights where you've been in your career. being careful to only mention what would be of most interest to this particular company. Emphasize your transferable experience and skills that match the qualifications of the position (if there is a job ad, study it and do your best to make a connection between the position's requirements and what you've done. Do not use the exact wording!).
Use a keywords section to list transferable skills so the reader can find them immediately. This is also important if the company uses resume scanning technology. This will ensure your resume is retrieved from the company's database in response to a keyword search.
Under your Professional Experience section or Work History (again, depends on your background), present your experience in functional sections such as General Management, Sales Management, Staff Training and Supervision, Budget Planning and Tracking , etc.
Take ALL of the experience you've gained over the years and categorize it into skill areas that the new position requires. If the company is seeking someone to manage budgets, and you managed budgets ten years ago and four years ago, but not in your last two jobs, then list the collective experience under a Budget category.
Continue this formula until each respective category has a minimum of four bulleted sentences or two two-lined sentences to support the name of the heading. It is a good idea to have at least three categories to show how well rounded you are.
Below this section, list the companies, locations, job titles, and dates. You can either create a separate section named Work History if you've already called the above section Professional Experience, or simply list the section without a main heading as part of the main section. It will be understood. Or, you can start the section off with the company names and dates followed by the functional categories. In other words, flip it. Vacancy*
The most common problem with this resume format is identifying where your experience was gained. But, that's the whole idea. If they are interested in what you can do, they will call you in for the interview. It is at that time you can explain the how, when, where, and why of it all. It will make for great conversation--which by the way, a job interview should be. A meeting between two people with a common interest (the position) who engage in conversation in a professional manner.

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Senin, 29 November 2010

Top 10 Ways To Improve Your Interview Body Language

The following article summarizes the top 10 ways to ensure that you show good interview body language. Make sure that all the preparation you do for a job interview isn’t in vain. Your body language is key to job interview success.
The top 10 ways to improve your interview body language are as follows:
1) Eye Contact
There’s nothing more off-putting to an interviewer than the interviewee being unable to make regular, good, strong eye contact. The interviewer may think that, because you’re unable to do this, you either have something to hide, or you may not have the conviction of your beliefs. If you have difficulty concentrating when looking straight into someone’s eyes, then try looking between their eyes. They won’t be able to tell you aren’t looking straight into their eyes, but you’ll find it easier to maintain focus. Try it with a friend first to see what I mean.
2) Smile
You need to practice a strong, sincere smile. A good smile has the power to say, “I’m a happy, confident person and I’d love to work here.” Try practicing smiling in a mirror. Practice a smile that puts people at ease. It’s just as much your responsibility as theirs to ensure a relaxed atmosphere during the interview. If you’re embarrassed about your smile, see what a dentist can do about it. It might not cost too much to fix your teeth – and it will get you a lot of money if you get the job!
3) Open Body Language
Again, try practicing with a friend first. Make sure your legs are slightly apart if you’re a gent. Place your hands apart, on your thighs is good. Open body language is even more important when the interviewer is talking. It demonstrates that you are receptive to the question and actively listening. Remember when you practice your body language with a friend to take note of what to do with each part of your body. Unless you do that – and remember – you’re leaving it to chance that your body language will come across well at your job interview.
4) Don’t slouch
It’s easy to appear as if you slouch too much. This is especially prevalent if you’re asked to sit in a large, soft seat. Try not to appear too relaxed. Not sitting all the way back in the seat is a good idea. If you sit forward, it makes you look more attentive and more interested. Some people slouch because they’re not very interested. Other people slouch because they have bad body language. Either way, an interviewer isn’t going to be too impressed. Try practicing in a mirror at home.
5) Don’t be too erect
If you’re too erect then you won’t appear relaxed. If an experienced interviewer is interviewing you, they might put this down to stage fright. They might judge you on what you’re saying rather than how uptight you appear. However, if your interviewer isn’t too experienced, they might not feel relaxed either because of your posture. They could leave the interview with a feeling that you weren’t as good as the other person simply because you were too erect. Try to relax… but not too much!
6) Make sure your eyes sparkle
It’s all very well having good eye contact at your interview, but if your eyes aren’t looking bright and interested then you’re making life difficult for yourself! Make sure you have a good night’s sleep before your interview. Remember – this is a very important day – you need to look your best and have no bags under your eyes! If you want your eyes to sparkle, then it’s worthwhile getting some whitening eye drops. It doesn’t cost much, but it will work
7) Be engaged
It’s important to be subtly positive at your job interview. You need to demonstrate that you’re actively taking part in the interview. When your interviewer is telling you about the job role and company, make sure you nod subtly. This shows that you are listening and are interested in what they are saying. It shows that you are engaged in the discussion process and want to be part of the organization.
8) Breathe deeply
One of the best ways to relax before an important interview is to breathe deeply. If you breathe deeply, not only are you relaxing by slowing your rapid, nervous heartbeat, you’re also ensuring that your brain has as much oxygen as possible. This means you’ll be able to think clearly at your interview and be able to respond to difficult questions more rapidly. Breathing deeply before an interview will provide you with the effective combination of being relaxed and alert at the same time.
9) Accept an offer of a glass of water
You may not feel like having a glass of water, but taking a sip of water can have a calming effect on your interview performance. It can give you an opportunity to collect your thoughts while refreshing yourself. It will also give you a chance to get used to the surroundings while the interviewer is out of the room getting the glass of water. This will also give you the opportunity to gather your thoughts and decide upon any amendments to your interview strategy, as well as review your prepared responses to questions.
10) Practice your handshake
So many people don't have the right ‘professional’ handshake. Remember, this is part of the first and last impression you make at the interview. If you have a weak, limp handshake, this tells the interviewer that you may not have the ability to deal with confrontation. On the other hand, if your handshake is too strong, then you may not be a good listener. You may be quite confident about controlling a situation, but you may be less likely to be democratic in approach. To demonstrate the happy medium, have a firm but not hard grip, make good eye contact at the same time, and mirror the style of the person whose hand you are shaking.

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Interview Bias: Overcoming the Silent Forces Working Against You

Your job interview is tomorrow. You know your appearance will matter, so you polish your shoes and brush your hair. You realize your interviewer will have your resume in hand, so you've come prepared to explain every minute detail included on it. You've even done practice interviews and prepared your responses to all the trick questions. Are you ready? Not yet.

There remains a single type of preparation that you should do that can make or break your interview-knowing how to handle the possible biases of an interviewer. You need this knowledge because of a simple reality; interviews are subjective, no matter how many objective indicators are introduced. Interviewers are human, and all carry with them some assumptions about different types of people. Despite what may be valid attempts to leave these assumptions behind in the process, even the most earnest interviewer may be letting some of these biases make their way into the decision-making process. The best candidate for a job has many a time been passed over in the interview process because of bias. You don't want to be one of them.

interview-knowing how to handle the possible biases of an interviewer. You need this knowledge because of a simple reality; interviews are subjective, no matter how many objective indicators are introduced. Interviewers are human, and all carry with them some assumptions about different types of people. Despite what may be valid attempts to leave these assumptions behind in the process, even the most earnest interviewer may be letting some of these biases make their way into the decision-making process. The best candidate for a job has many a time been passed over in the interview process because of bias. You don't want to be one of them.

You're not likely to be able to change the bias itself in the short duration of the interview, and you may not be able to recognize it with so much else going on. You can, however, increase the chances that the interviewer will not apply their biases or assumptions toward you. This means preparing for the possible biases of an interviewer before you encounter him/her. You therefore need to recognize the most likely biases people have toward you and prepare to address these biases in interviews to minimize their impact.

Pinpointing Potential Biases

Many people think biases surround visible differences that people have, like race, gender, or appearance. This is true. However, biases usually run much deeper and assumptions are made about a number of other potential differences you may have with your interviewer. An interviewer may unconsciously make assumptions about you based on the way that you speak, your age, or any of the background information you have listed on your resume.

To figure out some of the biases that may surface, give some thought to comments people have made to you in the past that surprised you. Have people thought you were much younger or older than you actually are? Have they assumed you were less intelligent because of your accent? Have you been labeled because of the way you dress? Have people been surprised to learn something in particular about you? Make a list of some of these assumptions or obstacles that could impede on the interviewer from seeing you as the best candidate.

Use your friends to add to your recollection. Ask them what their first impressions of you were. Colleagues from the past are especially valuable since they know you in a work atmosphere and work attire. Have friends read through your resume and create a list of five statements they would make about you based on your resume. Ask them to limit their responses to information on the resume and explain your goal in the exercise so you get honest answers. Combine these statements with ones people have made about you in the past and keep a list handy with all of these assumptions.

The Information Inundation Technique

Once you get a sense for the impression you make and the biases people may have against you, make sure you address them. You should still be focused on demonstrating why you are a qualified candidate for the job. Therefore, while delivering persuasive responses to interviewer questions, saturate your responses with information that will also undo biases. Here are some suggestions:

1. Match their speech and behaviors. It is a good idea in general to match your interviewers in terms of their speech and behaviors for etiquette purposes. If an interviewer is formal in their speech, you should be as well. If they sit up straight, don't slouch. This will help reduce assumptions they make about you based on differences they perceive they have from you.

2. Acknowledge & Spin It. If you sense a bias, don't be afraid to address what it is you think is being held against you. If you have an accent, explain what you do to make yourself understood. If you are young, note it, but also explain what your age adds and focus more on the experiences you have had that makes you worthy of the position. If you are a woman working in a male-dominated profession, explain what you can add to the position very specifically because you are female. Make a point to show the value of the aspect in question.

3. Find a connection. When you get the chance to ask your own questions at the end of the interview, work to establish a connection with your interviewer. Ask them what they like about the company in question, and communicate your ability to relate to some of the traits he or she identifies. Make a point of smiling and try to be friendly. An open, communicative style on your part is helpful to address any negative biases that person may unconsciously be holding against you.

4. Communicate your Bridge Building potential. A successful job candidate is not only someone who can do the job, but someone who can work in the organization's culture and be able to do the job well in the long run. Interviewers with biases may assume that you will not fit well into the organization's culture because of your differences. Communicate your ability to work with different people, think from different perspectives, and be open-minded. Give examples. Ask about the company culture and talk about your ability to work with and relate to different people.

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Kamis, 18 November 2010

Catapult Your Career by writing an Effective Resume

“Just send me your resume and I’ll get back with you.”  Most of us have heard this line quite a few times in our past.  Fortunately, most of us have a resume.  But is your resume doing its job of representing you to prospective employers and ultimately getting interviews?

In a job market where layoffs abound and competition for jobs is fierce, our only contact with a hiring manager may be a 30-second scan of this important document.  But what is a resume?  In today’s job market the answer is clear.  It must be a powerful marketing tool.

Unfortunately for many a job seeker, this all important marketing brochure turns out to be a regurgitation of their job history.  Bullets drone on endlessly with “Responsible for this…” and “Responsible for that…” as the poor recruiter or hiring manager is bogged down into the mire of mindless boredom without ever really knowing what a great contributor the individual was.

The biggest key to a successful resume is to turn it into an accomplishment-driven document, quantifying each achievement as much as possible.  This is true throughout the entire resume. 

But what are the most common parts of a resume?  And how can each be used to market a job seeker?  Let’s break down this document and look at its individual parts:

The “hot zone”
When a recruiter or hiring manager first sorts a large stack of resumes they often scan the first three quarters of the first page.  This section is a “hot zone” that needs to be full of accomplishments that market your specific skills and abilities.  Aside from the obvious name and contact information, the hot zone is composed of two key areas:
  • A professional summary
  • A list of selected accomplishments (optional but an excellent marketing tool)
The Professional Summary
Gone are the days of the objective in a resume.  With a few exceptions, a summary is a more powerful intro to a strong resume.  Hiring managers and recruiters frankly don’t care that you are looking for “an upwardly mobile position in a strong company that will provide me with…”

The summary should act as a short commercial about YOU.  It should tell the reader what kind of position you seek, and answer the question “what makes you different or better than the other applicants for this position?”

The first sentence should effectively tell the reader what kind of position you seek and possibly even what industry in which your experience lies.  Listing the broad or generic title of the job you seek in this sentence is ultra-effective in giving a crystal-clear picture of your objective.

Identify yourself as a “Highly effective Software Developer/Programmer with extensive experience in…” or a “Thorough and accurate Accountant with a proven track record of success in…” 

The remaining three or four sentences should begin to paint a picture of your traits and skills directly related to the position you seek.  The summary will serve as a “road map” for the rest of the resume.  Remember to support the statements in your summary in the other portions of your resume.

Remember, tell not what you want the company to do for you; tell what you can do for the company! 

The Selected accomplishments
The next section in the “hot zone” is selected accomplishments.  Since past performance is a key indicator for future contributions, a list of previous successes can be the hook that scores an interview.

This portion should be a list of 3 to 6 selected accomplishments directly relating to the position that the summary indicates you seek.  These should be as quantifiable as possible.  Answer the questions: How many/much?  Which one?  To what extent?  What kind?

To get a better idea of what kind of accomplishments belong in this section, put yourself in the hiring manager’s place and try to see his or her point of view.  What kind of things would be important to you?  In most cases the answer boils down to the bottom line.  How can you save time and money?  Statements that show your success in saving time and money or implementing new process and procedures will be well received.

The Body
The next portion of the resume will be your professional experience.  List the companies you have worked for, your title and the dates of employment (year to year, exclude months).

One of the biggest pitfalls job seekers fall into in this portion is dryly listing job duties.  Employers are interested in achievements, successes, and contributions.  Even in roles where you feel you did not make contributions, upon careful consideration you may be surprised to find out how much of an impact you made.

Were you a supervisor?  Then you led and motivated a team.  If you were a cashier you were entrusted with money, were likely responsible for some type of ledger, and provided customer service.  If you received an award or were recognized for going above and beyond in these roles, that also belongs in the resume in this portion or in the accomplishments section.  Remember to quantify, quantify, quantify!

Another way to make your resume shine and avoid making it sound like a job description is to present your bullets focusing on the problem you encountered, the action you took to solve it and the good results that came about from your actions.  This method, referred to as the PAR method, will show that not only have you done XYZ job but that you have also made positive contributions in your role.

Education/Professional Development
The final portion of the resume should list education and any other pertinent information about you such as continuing education, seminars and other classes you have attended, professional organizations and affiliations you are a member of, and civic involvement (if related to the position you seek).

When listing education, the last degree completed should go first.  There is no need to put the dates you attended.  Also, if you have completed a college degree, High School is assumed and is not necessary to list.

Personal information does not belong on a resume and should be omitted.  Hobbies, gender and a physical description (except in VERY rare and specific instances when it relates to the job) never belong on a resume.

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Jumat, 22 Oktober 2010

How to Get a Job in a Bad Economy

By Larry Krant

 
The usual isn't working. There are literally thousands of people applying for every job opening whether they are qualified or not. There are very qualified people looking for work! Although as a former employer, I preferred people who were employed versus the ones who were not. There was always some reason they lost their job you probably will never know!
So what do you do now? You can volunteer; create your own unpaid internship or Plan B. What is Plan B? Plan B is going to a small business and offer yourself for a few hours or a day absolutely free to show them how well you work. First you need to research the small business to see if they are expanding or growing. Volunteering or working for free is anticipating that they may need your skills as they grow.
Plan B is a risk, they may not hire you, but you have nothing to lose. You may get a referral to a colleague because they see how you work. It is a creative way to network! If you are a professional, you would offer to perform a project such as a marketing plan. Again, you need to do research to find the appropriate company to contact. This economy requires creative solutions! Using technology such as the Internet can support another kind of Plan B. When you are unemployed you can lull yourself into thinking you did everything.
Be creative and try different things to get people's attention. Learn to think like a company president! If you put yourself in the employer's shoes, figure out what impress them. Put together an internship (unpaid) in an industry you are interested in as a career. Contact the right people in the company and sell them on you. After completing the internship, they may offer you a job or worse you can use it on your resume. It is as close to being employed while you continue looking and networking. You may get a referral out it. They can give you a reference. Remember think like an employer!