UNDIP, Semarang (21/4) – Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), through its Student Career Development Office under the Directorate of Student Affairs and Alumni, continues to strengthen its commitment to preparing graduates who are ready to compete in the professional world. One of these efforts is realized through the implementation of Career Coaching 2026, designed as a preparatory program for prospective graduates of UNDIP’s 182nd Graduation Ceremony.
The event was held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, starting at 08:00 AM at the Ballroom of Muladi Dome, 2nd floor, UNDIP Tembalang Campus. It was attended by the Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, leadership of the Directorate of Student Affairs and Alumni, Head of the Student Career Development Office, and participants of the Career Coaching program, namely prospective graduates of the 182nd graduation.
The Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., officially opened the Career Coaching event. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of students having relevant skills and competencies for today’s job market. “There are Chemistry graduates from UNDIP who end up working as IT staff in companies. It may seem unusual, but it happens. Therefore, in today’s workforce, students must possess competencies and skills, particularly in areas such as IoT and technology, regardless of their academic background,” he explained.
Head of the UNDIP Student Career Development Office, Lala Irviana, S.Sos., S.E., M.M., reported that 600 students attended the Career Coaching program. The program was specifically designed to equip prospective graduates of the 182nd graduation ceremony, focusing not only on academic readiness but also on mental preparedness, competencies, and career strategies.
The event began with a career talk show featuring an inspiring speaker, Arlinia Nanda, Corporate Talent Acquisition Lead at Cimory Group. She shared her career journey, experiences, and insights that led her to her current role, while emphasizing the importance of having a proactive, impact-oriented mindset in the workplace.
“If during college you tend to wait for instructions from lecturers, focus only on completing tasks, and are afraid of making mistakes, then once you enter the workforce, your mindset must shift to being proactive, impact-driven, and willing to try and learn new things,” she stated.
Following the talk show, participants joined the main session, the Career Coaching Clinic, which was divided into four stations under the theme RISE (Ready, Inspire, Skilled, and Empowered). Each station was designed to address different aspects of personal development, including communication skills, personal branding, self-awareness, and career resilience. (Public Communication/UNDIP/AKS)