Summary of "Desain Komunikasi Visual- Career Preparation 2025"

Summary of “Desain Komunikasi Visual - Career Preparation 2025” Video

This video is a comprehensive career preparation event tailored for students of the Desain Komunikasi Visual (DKV) program at Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN). Organized by the Career Development Center (CDC) and featuring speakers from Giraffic Agency and Future Creative Network (FCN), the event aims to equip students—especially those in their 5th semester—with knowledge, skills, and insights to better prepare for entering the workforce in the creative industry by 2025.

Main Ideas, Concepts, and Lessons

1. Event Introduction and Safety Induction

Welcome and event overview by CDC representatives.
Agenda includes safety induction videos, presentations, Q&A, photo sessions, and form filling.
Safety induction covers emergency procedures for:
- Earthquakes
- Fires
- Bomb threats
- Evacuation routes
- Emergency contacts at UMN

2. Introduction to CDC and Its Services

CDC supports students with career development, recruitment, counseling, and networking through four main service categories:

Career Development Programs: Mandatory career training in semesters 3 and 6 covering essential skills, professional knowledge, entrepreneurship, transition skills, recruitment preparation, and personal branding.
Career Recruitment: Job opportunities through campus hiring, postings, and social media.
Career Counseling: Online and offline support for career transitions.
Networking: Connecting students with alumni and companies.

3. Rules and Participation Requirements

Attendance and participation are mandatory for SKKM credits.
Students must:
- Attend all sessions.
- Fill attendance and evaluation forms.
- Complete their LinkedIn profiles.
Rules include active participation, no eating/drinking in the room, and proper conduct.

4. Insights from Giraffic Agency Speakers

Four speakers from Giraffic Agency (a graphic design and branding company) shared their roles and experiences:

Dika (Account Manager): Acts as liaison between clients and creative team, emphasizing adaptability and being authentic within agency culture.
Anisa (Digital Strategist and Content Writer): Career path from content writing to strategy; stresses the importance of diverse roles to enrich knowledge. Strategy involves observing trends, data analysis, and fast adaptation.
IO (Art Director): Focuses on understanding client needs, brand knowledge, and adjusting communication based on client type.
Priscilla (Digital Strategic Manager): Emphasized personal branding pillars: looks, communication, and knowledge/specialty. Personal branding benefits campus life, dating, and professional settings.

Personal Branding Tips

Represent yourself authentically but polished.
Use visual appearance, communication style, and demonstrated knowledge to create a memorable persona.
Strong personal branding aids networking, job interviews, and salary negotiations.

Agency Work Culture

Emphasis on creativity, adaptability, teamwork, and agility.
Daily work involves handling multiple briefs from diverse industries.
Culture encourages exploration of different roles and continuous learning.

Strategic Approach

Use data-driven insights for creative decisions.
Respond quickly to market or brand crises.
Balance creativity with client objectives.
Adopt the “SPARKS” attitude:
- Stay Curious
- Play with Purpose
- Act with Integrity
- Respect Each Other
- Keep Innovating
- Sustain the Ecosystem

Successful Campaign Example

The Dem Slayer campaign’s success was attributed to aligned strategy and creativity, localized content, and teamwork.

5. Q&A with Giraffic Agency Speakers

Portfolio preparation: quality over quantity; include project objectives, processes, and impact.
Career path flexibility and handling multiple roles.
Teamwork dynamics balancing creativity with data and client goals.
Campaign success depends on creativity grounded in client objectives and ability to convince clients.

6. Future Creative Network (FCN) Session: Recruitment Preparation

Speakers Intan Gali Kesuma (Research Specialist) and Bayu Rahmadiyah (Senior Learning & Development) shared recruitment insights.

Recruitment Process

Pre-Recruitment: Prepare CV and portfolio to stand out.
Selection Process: Interviews (HR, user, technical), tests, and focus group discussions (FGDs).
Post-Recruitment: Job offer acceptance and managing expectations.

Standing Out in Recruitment

Define personal interests and align CV/portfolio accordingly.
Use creative formats (e.g., websites, Google Maps portfolio) to attract recruiters.
Highlight relevant skills and impacts from experiences, including college or “dami” (mock) projects.
Practice interviews and technical tests extensively.

Interview Tips

Prepare answers connecting experiences to job requirements.
Understand company and role before interview.
Treat interview as a conversation to build connection.
Manage nervousness and be authentic.

Handling Job Offers and Career Decisions

Be flexible with first job choices; stepping stones matter.
Career decisions evolve; no perfect choice exists.
Resilience is key to navigating rejection and challenges.
Set boundaries if encountering toxic work environments and prepare exit plans.
Trust the process and keep learning.

7. Additional Q&A Highlights

ATS (Applicant Tracking System) CVs are important for some corporations; creative CVs preferred in creative industries.
Include “dami” projects in portfolio and CV with clear descriptions.
Personalize interview approach based on recruiter/company culture.
Networking, responsiveness, and attitude influence career opportunities.

8. Event Closing

Reminders about upcoming CDC events and competitions.
Encouragement to complete LinkedIn profiles and participate actively.
Final words emphasizing continuous learning, career readiness, and gratitude for participation.

Detailed Methodology / Instructions from the Video

Attend all career preparation sessions.
Watch safety and CDC profile videos.
Participate actively in presentations and Q&A.
Complete LinkedIn profile as required.
Prepare CV and portfolio creatively and relevantly.
Practice interview skills regularly.
Understand and adapt to company culture before interviews.
Use “dami” projects to build portfolio if lacking real experience.
Highlight impact and relevance in portfolio and interviews.
Be flexible and resilient in job search and career development.
Maintain personal branding pillars:
- Looks: Visual representation including attire and online profiles.
- Communication: Unique and memorable style of speaking or presenting.
- Knowledge/Specialty: Demonstrated expertise or skills in your field.
Network actively and be responsive to opportunities.
Follow up with CDC and participate in competitions for career growth.

Speakers and Sources Featured

Event Hosts / Organizers: Alicia Dindya Johan (DKV 2022 student) Viore Tatang (DKV 2022 student) Career Development Center (CDC) UMN representatives
Giraffic Agency Speakers: Dika (Account Manager) Anisa Erninda (Digital Strategist / Content Writer) IO (Art Director) Priscilla (Digital Strategic Manager)
Future Creative Network (FCN) Speakers: Intan Gali Kesuma (Research Specialist) Bayu Rahmadiyah (Senior Learning & Development)
Student Participants (Q&A): Sharen, Niko, Josefin, Keila, Vicky, and others

This summary captures the core content, methodologies, and lessons from the event, providing a clear guide for DKV students preparing for their careers in the creative industry.