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Kliktangerang.com – Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan (Kemnaker) mengajak organisasi pemuda, komunitas anak muda, maupun sekolah-sekolah menengah dan perguruan tinggi untuk terlibat aktif dan bergerak bersama dalam gerakan #TalenthubBantuKerja yang dirancang dari anak muda, oleh anak muda, dan untuk anak muda. ekretaris Jenderal Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan, Anwar Sanusi menjelaskan,…

Written by Dariana Baez

Work can be stressful. School can be stressful. So what do you do when you have work and school at the same time? It’s tough to keep track of both when you’re under pressure, so here are a few tips on how to make balancing school and work easier.

Get a Planner

Planners are essential when it comes to keeping track of all the due dates coming up. Whether it’s the calendar on your smartphone or good ol’ paper, a planner will help you manage your time and keep you a little saner. For school, having a reminder of when assignments are due and when your exams are will help you plan accordingly and make sure you’re prepared. If you have to submit a timesheet for work, you can keep track of your hours in your planner. A planner will make it easier for you to manage your time between work and school, and it’ll be easier to see when you’ll have a day off!

Set Aside Homework Time

When you organize your time in your planner, try to find a constant period of time in which you can work on homework and study. Having a set time for schoolwork will let you enjoy the rest of your free time for the day and you’ll get work done more consistently. Try to fit in a separate hour or two a week for general studying. This way you’ll always be up to date on all of the material and ready for any pop quizzes.

Of course, not everyone can set time aside that easily because of their work or class schedules. If this is the case, try to study on your commute. There are also apps and websites that let you study on the go.

Prepare for the Next Day

If you’re anything like me, mornings are not the most effortless part of the day. Preparing the night before can make your morning routine quicker and easier. Pack your lunch and your bag the night before so that you’re not likely to forget anything important the next day. It also helps to have a smaller bag holding all of your essential items (keys, headphones, pens, etc.) to make switching bags easier. Make sure to set out your outfit the night before, too. If you do all of this, your morning routine will be cut down enough that you can sleep in an extra 15 minutes.

Relax!

It’s hard to think you’ll have the energy to do anything after school, work, homework, studying, and any other responsibilities you may have. There’s one more thing you have to schedule into your day, though: fun. It’s important that you find time to do something you enjoy so that the stress of your busy life won’t overwhelm you. Lots of relaxing activities can even be done on the commute to work, such as reading or listening to music. If there’s a television show you enjoy, take a break to watch that week’s episode. The little things add up, and doing something you enjoy really makes a difference on your stress levels.

Bonus

Written by Dariana Baez

We’ve all had those days where it seems all productivity has come to an abrupt halt. Suddenly you realize that you’ve finished all the work you can do at the moment and you have nothing to do. That may sound like a good thing, but it won’t be long before boredom sets in and you’re dying for a task to pass the time. Luckily, there are things you can do to make time fly by and help your future self at the same time.

Organize

Pencils and papers and paperclips, oh my! Office supplies can be hard to keep track of while you’re focused on the task at hand. Now that you have some time, why not organize your desk? When you get back to work, everything will be easily accessible and your desk will be like a clear slate.

If you clean up your desk and still have time left over, you can clean up your computer too. Deleting old emails and files will keep your computer running smoothly and get rid of the clutter on your desktop. When you’re done organizing, your workspace will be ready for any project that comes next, and you’ll be more efficient because you know where everything is.

Plan

Sometimes work comes to a stop because you have to wait for someone else to contribute. Whether it’s waiting for an email, a delivery, or someone else’s contribution, it’s frustrating to know that the project isn’t finished but there’s nothing you can do. If this happens, plan out the future steps of the project to get a head start. You can brainstorm ideas that will make those steps go more smoothly and do a better job.  

If you’re not on hold in a project, you can still plan out the rest of your work week. Think of projects you know are coming up in the future and plan ahead so you aren’t overwhelmed during the project. When the time comes, you’ll have a head start and extra time to revise.

Help Out

If you finished all you can do for yourself, ask your coworkers if they need help with what they’re working on. While you have nothing to do at the moment, someone else in the office may be overwhelmed with their workload. Whether it be scanning or filing, you can help them out until you have to work on something else. Your coworker will surely appreciate your help, and will be more likely to help you later on if your roles are reversed.

Ask Your Boss

Explain your situation to your boss or supervisor and ask if there’s anything they need help with. They may give you a project to work on or suggest something you can do until you get back to your original project. This will show your supervisor that you’re eager to work and stay busy. It’s never a bad thing to be on your boss’ good side!

Written by Jessica Diaz

The answer is simple: absolutely! Although some people may see it is a dying art, you should never underestimate the power of a good thank you note. The following highlights why sending a thank you note after an interview is an effective interviewing strategy.

For many years, sending a thank you letter has been a professional standard. It may not seal the deal in getting you the job, but it does show the interviewer that you are courteous and appreciative of their time. It will also help you to stand out in the mind of interviewers and elevate you above competing applicants who did not bother to simply express their gratitude for the opportunity to interview.

Thank you notes also help to reinforce your interest in the job. In fact, it is probably a good idea to say that you want the job. Hiring managers like to hear that! You should also highlight why the company should hire you. Write about your good qualities and what you can bring to the company. If you forgot to say something important about yourself during the interview, now’s the time!

You should tailor your thank you note for each interview. This way, the hiring manager will know that you are not just spewing out a generic note. Be sure to mention specific topics that were discussed during the interview. This will not only show that you were paying attention during your time together but also confirms that you understood important points.

Thank you notes are also a good way to show off your communication skills. It is important to remember to write in a professional manner, use a positive and confident tone, and keep your notes brief and to the point. Pay careful attention to make sure there are no misspelled words or grammatical errors.