Jakarta, 20 March 2025 – Jobstreet by SEEK has officially joined elevAIte Indonesia, an AI training initiative by the Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia and Microsoft. This initiative brings together government, industry, educational institutions, and community partners to equip one million Indonesian talents with the necessary skills to thrive in the AI-driven era. As part of this program, Jobstreet by SEEK will focus on preparing Indonesian professionals with essential soft and hard skills while connecting AI talent with job opportunities in the industry.
According to the 2024 Work Trend Index report by Microsoft and LinkedIn, 92% of knowledge workers in Indonesia are already using generative AI at work—a significantly higher percentage than the global average (75%) and the Asia-Pacific region (83%)*. The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower also supports the adoption of generative AI among students and professionals as a crucial digital skill for the future workforce**. Furthermore, a 2024 survey by Statista Consumer Insights ranked Indonesia as the fourth most AI-enthusiastic country worldwide***, underscoring the nation’s strong potential to integrate advanced technology into the workplace.
“Jobstreet by SEEK recognizes the immense potential of generative AI in both professional and everyday life for Indonesians. Our collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Digital and Microsoft through the elevAIte Indonesia initiative reflects our commitment to promoting generative AI adoption to enhance Indonesia’s workforce productivity and quality while connecting them to the right industry ecosystem. With Microsoft’s products widely used in office environments, mastering Copilot technology will be crucial for workers in Indonesia,” said Sawitri, Head of Country Marketing Indonesia, Jobstreet by SEEK.
Blending Soft and Hard Skills for the AI-Powered Workplace
To equip Indonesian talent with AI-related skills, Jobstreet by SEEK is launching a series of Microsoft 365 Copilot training videos, featuring Kevianda Kamarullah, Modern Work & Copilot Specialist at Microsoft, and Jovial da Lopez, a content creator and AI advocate. These training videos, available in the KarirKu section of the Jobstreet by SEEK app—free to download from the App Store and Play Store—cover various modules on leveraging Copilot features in daily work tasks, from data analysis to document creation. By utilizing AI, professionals can significantly reduce processing time, allowing them to focus on more strategic responsibilities.
The Microsoft 365 Copilot Basic Training and Microsoft Word with Copilot Training video series reveals tips and tricks for utilizing Microsoft 365 Copilot as a workplace assistant and accelerating task completion. The training videos also explain how to use Copilot to support work in various professions, such as administrative staff, customer service officers, digital marketers, and sales teams, and help them achieve their sales targets.
In addition to assisting with tasks such as report and presentation preparation, document summarization, and document revision more quickly, these training videos also reveal tips and tricks for using Copilot assistance for job searches, such as creating professional CVs and practicing interview sessions. Users who complete this training video series will receive a “Basic Microsoft 365 Copilot Training Certificate” & “Microsoft Word with Copilot Training Certificate.”
“Entering the new era of generative AI, AI skills are urgently needed by every individual. Whether it’s skills to use AI or to build new innovations with AI. We are very excited to welcome Jobstreet by SEEK into the elevAIte Indonesia initiative. We hope this collaboration can expand our reach to prepare Indonesian talents with relevant AI skills, so our talents have high competitiveness in the industry,” said Arief Suseno, AI National Skills Director, Microsoft Indonesia.
The Ecosystem of Industries Needing AI Talent
The growth of Generative AI adoption in Indonesia aligns with the implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, especially in the pillar of human resource development. Moreover, the focus on enhancing workers’ digital skills has created a conducive environment for the acceptance of new technologies like Generative AI.
Recognizing the evolving AI-driven job market, Jobstreet by SEEK plans to establish a dedicated community to connect AI talent with industry employers via its platform. This community is expected to be introduced in April 2025.
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* Microsoft & LinkedIn Work Trend Index 2024
** https://www.tempo.co/ekonomi/hanya-19-persen-pekerja-indonesia-punya-keahlian-digital-begini-pesan-menaker-yassierli-soal-pemanfaatan-ai-1205326
*** https://www.statista.com/chart/33118/respondents-excited-about-ai-in-daily-life/