AboutNathan Verity Expertise Any questions about employment and HR in Indonesia.
I have been in Indonesia since 2002 working in this sector.
For self help you may wish to look at the links on www.recruitment-Indonesia.com
Experience 18 years experience in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management.
BComm in HR and IR for Curtin University in Western Australia
Studied the Masters Course for Human Resources at UWA.
Expert: Nathan Verity Date: 4/12/2008 Subject: Working in Indonesia
Question Hello!
My name is Sari and I was wondering how hard it would be for me to get a job in Indonesia in the tourism or hotel industries. I am only 19 years old and currently enrolled in the University of Iowa, majoring in French. I am Indonesian but I've lived in the United States since I was 10. Right now I am studying abroad in Croatia and I think I will have problems obtaining a Visa to return to the U.S., so I am just looking at all my options. Obviously I have no experience in either of the fields I mentioned, but I'm willing to train hard and I speak fluent English and good French. Do you think it's possible for me to get a job with my background?
Thank you,
-Sari
Answer Hello Sari,
The hospitality industry is strong at the moment in Jakarta and also Bali, I suggest that you contact the large international hotel chains such as,
Hyatt,
Le Merridian,
Novatel,
Starwood hotels.
I would also suggest that you contact the French Chamber of Commerce who may have some suggestions as to how you can capitalize on your language skills.
Indonesian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI)
Chase Plaza, 14th Floor
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman 21
Jakarta 12910
