KARAWANG \u2014 Good academic results are an important asset for\nuniversity students. But when they enter the workforce, grades alone may\nnot be enough. Students also need to be able to communicate ideas, work\nwith others, manage their time and find solutions to problems that do\nnot always have clear answers.<\/p>\n
These demands are among the challenges students need to prepare for,\nincluding students at Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI) in\nKarawang. The professional world assesses not only what people know, but\nalso how they apply that knowledge in dynamic work situations.<\/p>\n
At university, students are accustomed to studying theory, completing\nassignments and taking academic assessments. The workplace, meanwhile,\npresents a wider range of challenges. People need to communicate with\ncolleagues of different personalities, adapt to change and make\ndecisions when problems arise.<\/p>\n
Technical skills, or hard skills, therefore need to go hand in hand\nwith non-technical skills, or soft skills. The two complement each other\nin preparing students for professional life.<\/p>\n
Communication and adaptability are essential\nassets<\/strong><\/p>\n Communication is one of the skills students should develop during\ntheir studies. It is not enough to understand a subject: students also\nneed to explain their ideas clearly, listen to other people\u2019s views and\naccept feedback without taking it as a personal attack.<\/p>\n These skills can be practised through class discussions,\npresentations, group work and involvement in student organisations. Such\nactivities offer opportunities to express opinions while also\nunderstanding other people\u2019s perspectives.<\/p>\n Adaptability is also becoming increasingly important as technology\nand working practices continue to change. Companies may adopt new tools,\nupdate their systems and alter job requirements in response to industry\nneeds.<\/p>\n Students do not need to master every new technology that emerges.\nMore fundamental qualities are a willingness to learn, the ability to\nfind relevant information and the resilience to persist when faced with\nsomething they do not yet understand.<\/p>\n Mohammad Syamsul Azis, head of UBSI\u2019s Karawang campus, emphasised the\nimportance of learning that extends beyond academic activities in the\nclassroom.<\/p>\n \u201cThe workplace needs people who can learn and adapt when faced with\nnew problems. That is why students\u2019 experiences outside academic\nactivities also help build professional readiness,\u201d Azis said on Friday\n(16 October 2026).<\/p>\n Learning to manage time and solve problems<\/strong><\/p>\n Another challenge is time management. Lectures, assignments,\norganisational activities and work can all come at once. Without the\nability to set priorities, students may struggle to meet their\nresponsibilities effectively.<\/p>\n Developing the habit of making schedules, breaking tasks into stages\nand avoiding procrastination can help students manage competing\nresponsibilities. These skills are useful not only at university but\nalso when dealing with targets and deadlines at work.<\/p>\n Problem-solving skills also need to be developed through experience.\nWhen difficulties arise in a project or group assignment, students can\nlearn to identify the causes, consider their options and choose the most\nappropriate solution.<\/p>\n These abilities can be honed through university projects, committees,\ncompetitions and internships. Such activities give students the chance\nto learn that solving problems requires attention to detail,\ncommunication and a willingness to assess the approach taken.<\/p>\n Kohar Hanapi, a student at UBSI\u2019s Karawang campus, said he had also\nexperienced the challenge of managing his time.<\/p>\n \u201cI only realised how important time management was when I had to\nbalance coursework with other activities. That taught me to set\npriorities and not put off my work,\u201d Kohar said.<\/p>\n His experience shows that soft skills often develop through everyday\nhabits. Time management, for example, is not acquired simply by\nunderstanding the theory; it also requires practice while handling\nseveral responsibilities at once.<\/p>\n Work readiness starts during university<\/strong><\/p>\n Preparing for the workplace does not have to wait until students have\ncompleted their studies. It can begin by taking on responsibilities,\nparticipating actively in discussions, joining projects and trying new\nexperiences relevant to their chosen fields.<\/p>\n For students at UBSI\u2019s Karawang campus, academic work and activities\noutside the classroom can provide opportunities to develop their\nabilities gradually. Knowledge gained through their studies provides a\nfoundation, while experience helps them understand how to apply it in\nreal situations.<\/p>\n Through learning and the range of experiences available during\nuniversity, UBSI\u2019s Karawang campus \u2014 known as the Creative Digital\nCampus \u2014 says it continues to encourage students to develop both their\nacademic potential and practical skills relevant to industry needs.\nProspective students can find more information about its courses and\nlearning environment on the official website, bsi.ac.id.<\/p>",
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