The public lecture "Smart Job Hunting in the AI Era" addresses practical strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence to build CVs, optimize LinkedIn profiles, draft cover letters, and practice job interviews to enhance final-year FP USU students' readiness for the job market.

The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FP USU), will host a public lecture titled "Smart Job Hunting in the AI Era: Practical Strategies for Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Job Applications." The initiative aims to equip final-year students with practical knowledge and skills to effectively leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing for entry into the professional workforce.

The curriculum covers AI integration in crafting professional Curriculum Vitae (CV), optimizing LinkedIn profiles, writing tailored cover letters, and conducting automated interview simulations. The session is structured into interactive presentations, hands-on practical exercises, and Q&A discussions.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

• Time: 09:00 WIB – End

• Venue: DH Penny Seminar Room, Faculty of Agriculture USU

• Target Participants: Limited to 40 senior/final-year undergraduate students

Speaker:

• Harapan Lumbantoruan, S.P., M.M., ELT. (Head of HRD & GA, Director of CV. Agro Harapan Mulia, and Founder of HOPE Training & Consultants)

Moderator:

• Vira Irma Sari, S.P., M.Si. (Lecturer, Undergraduate Agrotechnology Study Program, FP USU)

Eligible students may register through the official link: https://bit.ly/KuliahUmum-CerdasMencarikerjadiEraAI.

Registration: https://bit.ly/KuliahUmum-CerdasMencarikerjadiEraAI

Through this event, participating students are expected to intelligently and ethically employ AI technologies to elevate their career readiness and competitiveness during digital recruitment processes.

This initiative directly aligns with Sustainable Development Goal SDG 4 (Quality Education) by developing digital literacy and career readiness competencies, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by improving graduate employability and workforce preparation, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by bridging academic learning with industry human resource expertise.