I just read an article in yahoo news and it really got me startled. It talks about the secret of HRD in recruiting new employees. Some of them were really unexpected, but the rest were just common knowledge for most of us (but still hurts to know). One of the common knowledge is about networking, as mentioned in point (2) and (3). How great is that, even two HRD directors refering to network as the key component of getting a job.
My father had told me about this many many many times. It might be a topic which he tells his children the most. I must admit that my father's skill in networking is so amazing that I often find myself surprised by him. Some years ago, he brought some friends home. Little did I know that one of the guy was Prabu Kusumo of Yogyakarta Hadiningrat. He is the brother of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono as well as the owner of Jogja TV. The other guy was one of the richest guy in Jogja who owns some big enterprises. They were in the middle of business matter. Jeez, if I had any idea who they were beforehand, I wouldn't have dressed in such clumsy manner.
Some days later, he brought me to a restaurant called Sogan Village, where socialites in Jogja were gathered to do lion dance (whatever that is). After that, I would no longer wonder when my father told me about his meeting with Pakubuwono, mayor, regent, or the other functionaries.
My father said, "If you want people to remember you, you have to give more than what you are asked. If they need 100% from you, give them 110% or more. Just do the best you can do. Master one field, be an expert there. Therefore, when someday your friends get a trouble in that field, they will remember you and come to ask for your help."
He actually proved what he said. So far, there's only one time in his life when he had to apply for a job. The other jobs after that were all offers from his colleagues. One of the position he is handling now was also an invitation from his old friend.
When Jokowi (now the elected governor of Jakarta) occupied the position of Chairman in Asmindo Solo - an association for entrepreneurs in furniture industry - he drove by himself to our little town and said that he needs my father to be the deputy chairman. But, at that time, my father refused the offer for a reason. Lately he also refused the offer to be Head of KADIN. I wonder why. Maybe the political responsibility is just too big for a pure entrepreneur like him.
Actually, when Jokowi challenged for Jakarta-1, he called my father to ask for advice. My father didn't pick up because he was playing tennis. But then they communicated via message. It turned to be a joke when a news came up about the incumbent governor, Foke, who didn't receive a call from Jokowi during their campaign period. I said to my father, "You didn't pick up a call from Jokowi either, but there's no media making a big fuss about it."
(^__^)a
Anyway. Just like Megawati Soekarnoputri doesn't inherit any political power, charisma, and diplomatic skill from her father, neither do I (from my own father, not hers). I am so proud of him, but can I make him proud of me? I wish I had just half of his networking skill to survive in this competitive world. I need it Dad, will you transfer the energy to me? t('__'t) *butong mode: on*
So, tell me what does it take to be outstanding?
Induk once told me her secret of success, "You don't have to be the most clever of all. You just have to read a lot. In any kind of subject. Don't just read the genre in your comfort zone. Therefore, when someone talk to you about anything, you have something to say about it. People will recognize you if you speak up."
My father couldn't agree more. He always says, "Reader today, leader tomorrow."
What else?
Ah, there will be too much to answer. I still have a lot of homeworks to do... a long way to go...
