Terbuka Luas, Peluang Karir di Dunia TI
Ketika bidang teknologi informasi (TI) berkembang demikian pesat, minat perempuan untuk menggeluti bidang ini masih tergolong minim. Padahal dari sisi kompetensi sebenarnya wanita tak kalah dengan laki-laki. Secara umum, posisi wanita di dunia TI sering dianggap berada selangkah di belakang pria, hal ini tampaknya terkait dengan stigma yang terlanjur melekat, perempuan lebih gaptek dibanding pria. Padahal dengan sifat khas perempuan, antara lain lebih teliti dan mampu bekerja lebih keras, peluang wanita untuk sukses di dunia IT sebenarnya cukup besar.
Hal tersebut dibenarkan oleh Indrajati Nugroho, Human Resource Director PT Microsoft Indonesia. "Dari sisi kemampuan saya melihat tidak ada masalah antara karyawan pria dan wanita, hanya saja keberanian wanita untuk terjun di bidang ini masih kurang," katanya. Dari sisi jenjang karir pun Indrajati berpendapat tidak ada perbedaan, dalam artian setiap perempuan bisa menempati semua posisi dalam dunia TI. Walaupun jumlahnya masih sedikit, namun Indrajati menilai saat ini jumlah pelamar perempuan di dunia TI semakin tinggi. "Saat ini perempuan yang berminat pada TI makin meningkat, bahkan beberapa posisi di dunia TI lebih didominasi perempuan," katanya.
Bahkan Indrajati membocorkan peluang karir di bidang TI sebenarnya lebih terbuka untuk perempuan. "Kalau ada dua kandidat pria dan wanita yang setara kualitasnya, terus terang kami lebih memilih yang wanita," kata Indrajati. Sifat-sifat alami yang dimiliki perempuan, seperti lebih ulet, sabar, dan pandai berkomunikasi, merupakan hal yang menjadi nilai lebih. Hal serupa juga diakui oleh Megawaty Khie, Country Manager Dell Indonesia. "Kami terus berusaha menyeimbangkan jumlah karyawan wanita dan pria. Saat ini di Dell Indonesia komposisi karyawan perempuan sudah mencapai 40 persen," katanya.
Peluang posisi yang sangat terbuka untuk perempuan antara lain program analis, bidang training dan pemasaran, atau project manager. Tak menutup kemungkinan pula wanita menjadi pemimpin, seperti jabatan Country Manager yang kini dipegang Megawaty Khie atau seperti Shinta W. Dhanuwardoyo yang menjabat sebagai Managing Director bubu internet.
Meskipun peluang terbuka luas, namun menurut Megawaty untuk mencapai posisi bergengsi di dunia TI dibutuhkan lebih dari sekedar kemampuan bekerja keras. "Keberanian wanita untuk mengeluarkan ide-ide masih kurang, tapi secara umum ini kelemahan yang dimiliki oleh orang Indonesia," katanya.
Untuk sukses di dunia TI, Megawaty menyarankan untuk meningkatkan keberanian dan terus mengasah kemampuan, salah satunya dengan mengikuti perkembangan teknologi. Sudah siap terjun di bidang ini? ***
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source: artikel Kompas
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Jobless in July
There is really nothing worse than being jobless in July, except perhaps being jobless in January during a snow storm in Cook County, Minnesota. News reports about the economy trying to make a come back are no encouragement to someone looking for work. It is a hopeless felling when you are jobless in the heart of the summer. July is for vacations, taking dips in the pool, playing golf and attending summer concerts. What is a jobless person to do? Dr. Phil would probably say, son, nothing happens unless you have a plan. Since you must work, seek summer job opportunities.
Save your major job search efforts for permanent full time employment until after Labor Day. The summer help will go back to school and those who are going on maternity or medical leave will notify the boss of their exit dates. Do you need work right away? Swallow your pride and pick-up a summer time job, i.e. restaurants that work until 1 a.m. or 2 a.m., home improvement stores, landscape companies and don t forget temp agencies. During the summer the unemployed are competing with the high school graduates and the college graduates, it is not fair, summer is a bummer.
This can be the time when you can also try your hand at starting your own little business. If you like to cook or barbecue, you may want to try it for profit. Start small, keep it simple and be creative. If you truly need a job and you or your spouse, significant other, mother or dad is good with a grill or makes a mean smoked chicken and garlic cheese wrap, give catering a try. The one thing people do all summer is eat. Some eat light, some don t, but everyone eats.
Do you have a friend who makes the best chocolate truffles in town? A bridal shop might allow you to put your flyer in their shop. Brides are always looking for tasty little gifts for their guest. A job in food is one of the most convenient positions a person can perform. Everyone loves good food and there is bound to be something that you can cook or learn to cook in relatively little time. Do you make a great barbecue sauce? Do you grind your own blend of coffee?
Don t stop looking for a permanent position, keep that resume circulating and visit community associations and organizations. Get out there and volunteer, meet people and introduce yourself to everyone. This is the time to become a social butterfly. Everyone needs to develop streams of income. Relying on one job for your livelihood today is unrealistic. Look at your joblessness as an opportunity to use your community as your source of income. Start a small business. Think about starting a small business. Find a job but don t let just the job be your salvation. Today that is a dangerous way to live. ***
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by Detra Davis
About the author: Detra D. Davis is a writer and Consultant with over 20 years of experience. She is the author of two e-books, Job Search 101 and Catering From My Kitchen. Detra may be reached at www.supportingourchildren.com or by mail at J. Davis & Associates Publishing, P. O. Box 4935, Cary, North Carolina 27519-4935
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Work At Home Jobs And Opportunities - How To Make A Legitimate
Millions of people worldwide are enticed by the opportunity to work at home. A job from home allows individuals considerably more flexibility, extra time with family and generally alleviates the immense stress which may result from an active career. At home jobs are also desirable for individuals who wish to make an extra income in addition to their day job, college students, disabled persons, at home mothers and senior citizens.
Thousands of people search the internet everyday in hopes of finding financial freedom from the comfort of their own home. Unfortunately, the internet is plagued with work at home scams. There are hundreds of companies which promote 'get rich quick schemes' or 'guaranteed' opportunities to make a living from home. Scams include, but are not limited to, envelope stuffing, mail order, pyramid schemes, medical billing, typist jobs and numerous other ways to make money. The FTC has already charged several individuals involved in managing and promoting fraudulent work at home opportunities. "The dream of owning a business is as American as apple pie, but business opportunity scammers spoil the recipe for success," said FTC Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras. According to the Better Business Bureau, consumers may lose amounts ranging from $10 up to $70,000 or more in their search to make money from home. So how do you know which opportunities are legitimate and which are not?
Fortunately, there are actually legitimate money making opportunities available on the internet. A large number of individuals actually do earn a good living on the internet. There are people who make millions on the internet and are living the life all of us would like to live. Many more, however, earn an income comparable to their salary or, in many cases, higher.
Many legitimate telecommuting jobs from qualified employers exist. A significant number of them do require some type of skill, but that does not mean you need a college degree to earn a living on the internet. The World Wide Web is full of opportunities, and all types of persons from all over the world are making their dreams come true by working at home. ***
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by Ross Belgrave
About the author: Ross Belgrave is the owner of http://www.legitonlinejobs.com, a website providing information on legitimate work at home jobs and opportunities for individuals worldwide.
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