Summary of "DSAI HDA AVS Soft Skills 1: Growth Mindset"

Key Wellness & Self-Care / Productivity / Career Strategies Highlighted (Growth Mindset Session)

Mindset is defined as your way of thinking and beliefs (Cambridge Dictionary).
Success is built by shaping attitude and behavior, which are influenced by your mindset.

Don’t avoid challenges
- Treat challenges as opportunities with potential for higher return (“high risk = bigger opportunity”).
Don’t reject criticism/feedback
- View feedback as care and a chance to improve (even if the culture makes it awkward).
Shift from “proving yourself” → “focusing on the process”
- Learning along the journey is what raises your level over time.
Accept failure (and mistakes) instead of denial
- Acknowledge mistakes as real; acceptance is progress and enables you to move forward.
Don’t stay only in familiar territory
- If it’s unfamiliar, treat it as growth—avoiding it limits skill development.
Don’t assume talent is static
- Avoid “I’m gifted / my IQ is already high” as an excuse to stop learning.
- Keep learning so skills don’t become obsolete.

Replace self-talk like:
- “I’m bad at coding” / “I can’t”
- With: “I can learn and improve” / “I haven’t solved it yet.”
When you fail, reframe:
- “This is failed” (fixed)
- → “I can learn from this failure” (growth).

Self-learning everywhere
- Use technology (laptops/gadgets) to learn continuously, not only from people.
Reflection
- Reflect on a project/process to identify what can be improved.
Self-correction
- Track what you did, which steps weren’t needed, and what you’d do differently next time.
Ask for expertise selectively
- Even if you’re alone, seek help later from an expert when needed.

Hiring for potential (not only past experience)
- Fresh graduates should emphasize learning depth, not just long CVs.
Learn from every small incident
- Absorb learning from opportunities and “small incidents” that compound into promotion readiness.
Interview storytelling using real experiences
- Don’t fake stories; use genuine examples.
- Treat interview questions as a chance to demonstrate:
  - challenge → action/effort → results → learning.
Use STAR structure (recommended interview format)
- Situation / Task / Action / Result
- Emphasize learning even if the result wasn’t perfect.

Real project exposure
- Mentors ensure interns get real work/projects (not only admin tasks).
Mentor role
- Mentors must respond to questions; interns are still learning.
How to ask questions (balance)
- Asking is good, but:
  - Ask to get real insight, not to test or show off.
- Too many questions can become annoying—avoid “asking for spotlight/testing.”
- The “best” questions clarify learning needs and decision-making.

Acknowledge and embrace imperfection
- “Not yet” is okay; continue making progress.
Value the process over only the end result
- Goals matter, but the process reveals what you can learn and adapt.
Reframe feedback/criticism
- Treat it as care; reflect after receiving it.
Learn everywhere, from anyone, at any time
- Innovation and breakthroughs often come from small learning moments.
Be mindful with language (be tough, not negative)
- Negative words can create a negative environment; shift to acceptance/compassion.
Cultivate purpose
- Have a “compass” (goal), but don’t lose learning by rushing blindly.
Stop seeking approval from others
- Ask for feedback when needed, but don’t act in denial of what you already know.

No single winner (both matter)
- Motivation needs persistence/consistency to survive obstacles.
Recommended mindset
- Have a clear direction (purpose/goal) + persistence through challenges.
Prefer “persistence” over “consistency” (their wording)
- Persistence = “won’t stop” even when new competition/challenges appear.

Mrs. Paramita Swandi (MIT), HR Director, PepsiCo Indonesia — speaker for the session
Mrs. Ika (moderator)
Jaslin (mentioned during session logistics/evaluation form/announcements)
Bootcamp (program mentioned as part of the session structure)
SSI (program mentioned as part of the session structure)
Cambridge Dictionary (source for the definition of “mindset”)