Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held a Career Day in collaboration with Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) and Dealls Jobs. The event took place on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, at the Suhardi Hall, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UNS.

The event was attended by key university figures, including Dr. Dwi Prasetyani, S.E., M.Si., Director of the Directorate of Alumni and Student Entrepreneurship (DAKM) UNS; Prof. Bhimo Rizky Samudro, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Dean of FEB UNS; Prof. Dr. Ir. Wahyudi Sutopo, S.T., M.Si., Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; and Johadi, S.E., M.Sc., Head of Partnership Office at FEB UNS.

The Career Day attracted more than 600 participants from various academic backgrounds and disciplines, including fresh graduates, experienced job seekers, and internship candidates. The event featured three main segments: Inspiring Talks, Career Tips, and On-site Assessments. Attendees gained valuable career insights, motivation, and direct access to the recruitment process conducted by PHE, along with the opportunity to engage with professionals from the oil and gas industry.

Dr. Dwi Prasetyani highlighted the importance of campus-based talent scouting initiatives. She noted that UNS continues to build partnerships with numerous national institutions. “In addition to Pertamina Hulu Energi, we have also welcomed institutions such as Pertamina Patra Niaga, Kilang Pertamina Internasional, Bank Indonesia, Bank Mandiri, BRI, and others. The goal is to enhance the competencies of UNS students and graduates in preparing for the workforce,” she explained.

During the Inspiring Talks session, two UNS alumni served as keynote speakers. Dewi Kurnia Salwa, VP of Human Capital at Subholding Upstream PT Pertamina Hulu Energi, delivered a talk titled “Unlocking Career Opportunities in Oil & Gas.” She emphasized the broad career opportunities available in the energy sector for today’s youth. “Pertamina Hulu Energi is undergoing significant growth in upstream oil and gas and other energy business lines. We hope that UNS candidates can become part of PHE’s future talent pool,” she said. Dewi also expressed that the success of UNS alumni within PHE stands as a testament to the university’s quality of education. She encouraged students to embody the values of hard work, loyalty, and strong competence exemplified by their predecessors.

The second talk was given by Sri Darmastuti, Officer for Safety Cepu & ADK HSSE Zone 11 Regional 4 PHE, under the title “Success Stories: Women in the Oil & Gas Industry.” She shared her personal experiences working in the oil and gas sector and discussed the various facilities and support systems provided by the company, particularly for women employees. These include equal career progression, maternity leave, and more. According to her, the energy sector today offers ample opportunities for women to contribute meaningfully.

In addition to the talk show sessions, participants were also introduced to the corporate profile of PT Pertamina (Persero). The presentation highlighted the role of PHE as the Subholding for Upstream operations since 2021. PHE currently manages 40 domestic working areas and 27 international operations across 13 countries. As the upstream subholding, PHE is responsible for strategic planning and policy-making in the national oil and gas sector, while regional areas focus on operational management and resource development. By the end of 2021, PHE oversaw 68 subsidiaries and six joint ventures.

Pertamina, as a State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN), upholds core values that include Integrity, Competence, Harmony, Loyalty, Adaptability, and Collaboration, collectively abbreviated as AKHLAK. These values serve as guiding principles for Pertamina Hulu Energi employees in their professional conduct.

Andhika Sudarman, CEO of Dealls Jobs and Founder of Kantorku HRIS, also shared practical guidance on launching a successful career in his session titled “Guide to Your First Job & Navigating Career Path.” He emphasized three key areas: understanding personal values, continuous learning, and self-development.