UNS – Mohammad Rayhan Guzvianno Soehoed, a Sociology student at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, gained valuable industry experience through an internship at Astra International. He participated in the Certified Internship and Independent Study Program (MSIB Kampus Merdeka) and successfully secured a five-month placement at the company. During his internship, Rayhan worked in the Environment Social Responsibility (ESR) Division under the People Management Department. He joined the People Development team, where he assisted in employee training and professional growth initiatives.
Astra International, one of Indonesia’s leading companies, actively develops its human resources. The MSIB Kampus Merdeka program provides students with hands-on experience. It allows them to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge from experienced mentors. Moreover, this internship offers students an opportunity to build a professional network. This can be instrumental in opening doors to future career prospects.
Throughout his internship, Rayhan worked under the guidance of Dewi Paramita and Robby Achsana Dharma. His main responsibilities included assisting in employee development programs and organizing training sessions. Before taking on these tasks, he received training in project management, training implementation strategies, and cross-division communication. His role focused on creating and executing the Activity Plan, which aimed to enhance employee skills and boost human resource development.
Real-World Learning Experience
Rayhan shared details about his duties at Astra International. He was responsible for preparing training schedules and materials, overseeing training sessions, and conducting monitoring and evaluation.
“During my internship at Astra International, I coordinated training programs that focused on enhancing employees’ soft skills and hard skills. I also contributed to the creation of communication materials, including posters, infographics, and promotional content to support the training initiatives,” Rayhan told uns.ac.id on Tuesday (4/2/2025).
Numerous Benefits
This internship at Astra International provided Rayhan with valuable industry insights and hands-on experience. The skills he developed will serve as a strong foundation for his future career.
“The knowledge I gained at Astra was extensive. I learned project management and gained experience in leading training sessions. These two skills are crucial in the professional world, and I am grateful to have acquired them during my internship,” Rayhan added.
A Stepping Stone for Future Success
Through this internship, students do not just gain work experience. They also develop a deeper understanding of People Development and its role in corporate growth. The knowledge and skills acquired during this program will undoubtedly help students contribute more significantly to their future careers. This opportunity serves as an important stepping stone toward professional success.
Humas UNS
Reporter: Dikky Yudi Pradana
Editor: Dwi Hastuti
