Hiring digital top talents in Indonesia, especially for technical roles like Software Engineer (SWE), Data Engineer (DE), Data Scientist (DS) and AI Engineer (AIE) is difficult task. Many companies facing kind of talent war, where the winner usually defined by bigger compensation offered. It is hard for enterprises to compete with startups who burn money for faster growth. “Buying” strategy is not always the best solution for current condition in Kalbe and enterprises in general. Instead, we defined our top talent criteria and provide programmatic engine to hire and nurture top talents from fresh graduates.
Main Criteria of Top Talents:
- FCP Learner (Fundamental, Conceptual, Practical)
- Problem Solver (Algorithm and Mathematic)
- Attitude and Professionalism
- Commitment (3 Year Service in Kalbe at Minimum)
- Communication (Good in Verbal/Written)
- Collaboration (Spirit of Team Work)
- Open Mind (Curiosity to Learn, Excitement in Complexity)
In Kalbe CDT, instead of buying and facing the common talent war, we consciously decide to build and develop our talents in Kalbe Digital University (KDU). We believe that Indonesian students have good learning capability, hence we provide KDU to support self-learning before join Kalbe group. Students from top tier Universities can learn in KDU and apply as intern through MBKM program and then apply as permanent employee of Kalbe after graduation. Below documents are standard SWE and AIE guidances for students to prepare their learning journey in KDU.
We will hire people (SWE, DE, DS and AIE) from 1st Tier and 2nd Tier University with exceptional academic background. Here is the list of CDT registered 1st Universities:
- Universitas Indonesia
- Institute Teknologi Bandung
- Institute Teknologi Sepuluh November
- Universitas Gajah Mada
- Universitas Bina Nusantara
- Universitas Telkom
For 2nd Tier University currently we have collaboration with Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS) through MBKM and “Praktisi Mengajar” program.
Candidate Sourcing:
- Use LinkedIn Learning Premium (Search Based on Criteria)
- Campus Visits
- Community Channels
Selection Criteria:
- CV + Transcript (A/B Core in Specific Topics)
- Align with HR Screening Process
- Problem Solving Tests
