UNAIR NEWS听– There are many things you can do to develop your potential.听Amrina Rosyada, alumna of FK 2013 made an achievement in National Young Leaders for Indonesia (YLI) as participants. Ocha was a participant YLI National Batch 8 and her participation in it changed her view about it.
“I thought about it in a simple way.听Cool people can do it so I have to challenge myself and find a way to follow their footsteps.听Alhamdulillah听from a series of selection process, I was finally accepted, “said Ocha.
The听leadership-scholarship听program听by McKinsey and Company looks for the best students in Indonesia and abroad to experience professional leadership training to be a leader that brings changes and prepare for professional world.
Ocha provided tips and tricks to get this听leadership scholarship.
Online听form phase
Part One,听Standardized Test.听It is a qualification that shows how high a score if tested with a national or international standard test.听However, even if you do not do well with this qualification, do not worry, other judgments are considered.
In the听activity leadership听section, Ocha explained, the key is mainly in the description and听impact听section especially on things that stand out while leading others. They give more value.听The听impact听and the responsibility also considered.
“For the听Job Experience, and Achievement / scholarship / honor / awards听section are almost the same.听Another important thing, due to the great number of registrants, limit the use of unimportant words, present actual data, and use a short, solid, and clear language, “said Ocha.
The last section is to write an essay according to the guidelines on听website.听Keep an emphasis on what makes a person different from others and how much sacrifice has been made.听Explain in details as the written essay is more personal.
Interview phase
Next selection phase is interview via phone.听There are 2 things to keep in mind at this phase.听First, answer the question honestly as it is and be responsible for what has been written on the听Online听form听.
“Do not ever lie because from the way you answer, they will know.听Just be who you are.听Whatever the questions, we must answer based on the facts, “said Ocha.
Second, according to Ocha, the interviewer will ask random questions.听Rereading what is written on the听online听form听and creating sample questions for interviews is highly recommended.
Although the chance of qualifying is pretty thin.听There is nothing wrong to try, who knows it is one way to realize your dream, so good luck.
Author: Hilmi Putra Pradana
Editor: Nuri Hermawan
