Tips Sukses Wawancara BUMN 2025 – Psychological/HR Interview Playbook

30 vocabulary flashcards covering essential terms, concepts and interview principles from the ‘Tips Sukses Wawancara BUMN 2025’ lecture notes.

RBB (Rekrutmen Bersama BUMN)

Nation-wide joint recruitment program for Indonesian state-owned enterprises where thousands compete for limited positions.

BUMN (State-Owned Enterprise)

Indonesian government-controlled company that provides public services while pursuing commercial goals.

Psychological / HR Interview

A one-hour, profile-focused online interview led by a psychologist or HR practitioner to assess personality, motivation and fit.

TKB (Tes Kemampuan Bidang)

Field-specific test phase in RBB; the psychological/HR interview is one component of this stage.

Authenticity

Presenting your genuine character rather than ‘image-building’; highly valued by interviewers.

Reflective Answering

Demonstrating self-awareness by analyzing past experiences and lessons learned when replying.

Extreme Answer

Over-absolute statement (e.g., “I never get stressed”) that sounds unrealistic and should be avoided.

Adaptive Pause

Brief silence taken before answering to think; shows composure rather than nervousness.

Company Research

Pre-interview homework to learn placement locations, business lines and corporate values of the BUMN you apply to.

Value-Based Motivation

Explaining your drive in terms of contribution, learning and teamwork instead of salary alone.

Placement Flexibility

Willingness to work in any region, including remote areas, and manage possible family separation (LDR).

Work-Life Balance

Ability to allocate time for both professional tasks and personal life through scheduling and prioritisation.

Team Preference Explanation

Clarifying whether you enjoy team or solo work and backing it with logical, flexible reasoning.

Resilience

Capacity to bounce back from adversity—evaluated through stories of overcoming major challenges.

Inspirational Achievement

A personal accomplishment (e.g., LPDP scholarship) that positively influences others and showcases social impact.

Gender-Inclusive Mind-set

Belief that women bring unique strengths (empathy, multitasking) and deserve equal space in BUMN careers.

Concrete Contribution

Specific, actionable plan to add value—such as boosting operational efficiency or mentoring new hires.

Change Management

Staying calm and proactive when sudden workplace changes occur.

Strengths & Weaknesses Articulation

Balanced self-evaluation that pairs a genuine flaw with steps you take to improve it.

Leadership by Inclusion

Guiding a diverse team through clear goals, open discussion, coaching and fair accountability.

Mental Health Strategy

Routine activities (journaling, exercise, reflection) and seeking support to keep stress manageable.

Public Service Motivation

Desire to join BUMN to directly aid national development beyond personal career gain.

Zone-of-Comfort Expansion

Viewing remote assignments as opportunities to grow independence and societal understanding.

Integrity

Practising honesty, consistency and accountability—critical in publicly scrutinised BUMN roles.

Cross-Cultural Empathy

Listening first and valuing diverse perspectives to build rapport with colleagues from varied backgrounds.

Professional Loyalty

Long-term commitment to advance the organisation’s vision while staying aligned with personal ethics.

Relationship Maintenance

Fostering trust through openness, reliability, timely delivery and constructive conflict resolution.

Adaptive Personality Statement

Self-description that balances drive (e.g., perfectionism) with teamwork and humility.

Briefing & Check-In Routine

Regular team meetings a leader sets to track progress, give feedback and sustain motivation.

Appreciative Feedback

Recognising even small achievements to nurture team morale and ownership.