Gowa, October 6, 2025. The Department of English and Literature, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, Alauddin State Islamic University of Makassar, held an international seminar  “From Local to Global: Launching Your International Career” on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 13.30 WITA. The event took place in the Lecture Theater of the Faculty of Adab and Humanities and was attended by lecturers and students from various cohorts of the English and Literature Department.

The seminar presented three speakers who shared valuable insights from their professional experiences. Maikara Tamihana, the Manager of Human Resources for the Northern Region of Thomas Food International, spoke about the importance of global career readiness and cross cultural adaptability. He was accompanied by two alumni of the Department of English and Literature, Riswandi and Rahmiyana Rauf, who are currently working with Thomas Food International. Riswandi, owning a Sponsorship Skill Visa, and Rahmiyana Rauf, working under the Working Holiday Process Visa program, provided firsthand perspectives on international employment opportunities.

Throughout the discussion, the speakers introduced two major pathways for those who aspire to work overseas, namely the Working Holiday Visa and the Skill Visa. They elaborated on the definitions, requirements, and procedures for obtaining both types of visas. The speakers also emphasized the promising job opportunities and work environments available in Australia, explaining that many companies are open to hiring workers regardless of nationality. They further noted that most employers offer a one month training program to prepare new employees before starting their professional duties.

Practical preparation for working in Australia was another highlight of the seminar. The speakers advised students to achieve a minimum IELTS score of five and to complete all necessary visa documents before applying for positions abroad.

The participants showed great enthusiasm throughout the session. Many students admitted that the topic resonated with their personal aspirations to work overseas, especially in Australia. The seminar successfully inspired them to take concrete steps toward realizing their international career ambitions.

Through this event, the Department of English and Literature reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing globally minded graduates who are equipped to compete in the international job market.