Job hunting has changed, but for many people, even a strong CV is no longer enough. For students and migrants navigating the job market, the challenge is even more complex — figuring out how to stand out in a system that often feels unfamiliar.Nicholas Alexander Sugianto is the co-founder of Jobsuit AI, an interactive resume builder designed to help job seekers tailor, analyse, and improve their CVs for each role. As an Indonesian building a startup in Australia, Nicholas experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to break into the job market — from understanding applicant tracking systems to learning how to position yourself effectively in a different cultural and professional context.In this episode, Nicholas joins host Billy Adison Aditijanto on The Perantau Podcast to talk about the biggest mistakes people make on their CVs, why buzzwords and overdesigned templates can hurt more than help, and how networking and personal projects can make a real difference. He also reflects on his journey from finance student to startup founder, the realities of building a business as an international in Australia, and how his own struggles shaped the creation of Jobsuit AI.–Mencari kerja di Australia semakin kompetitif — dan bagi banyak mahasiswa serta diaspora Indonesia, punya CV yang bagus saja sering kali belum cukup. Tantangannya bukan cuma soal kualifikasi, tapi juga bagaimana memahami sistem rekrutmen, budaya kerja, dan cara “menjual diri” di pasar kerja yang berbeda.Nicholas Alexander Sugianto adalah co-founder Jobsuit AI, platform AI untuk membuat dan mengoptimalkan CV agar lebih relevan dengan setiap lowongan kerja. Sebagai orang Indonesia yang membangun startup di Australia, Nicholas merasakan langsung sulitnya menembus job market — mulai dari menghadapi Applicant Tracking System (ATS) hingga memahami strategi CV yang efektif di lingkungan profesional Australia.Di episode ini, Nicholas ngobrol bareng Billy Adison Aditijanto di The Perantau Podcast untuk membahas kesalahan paling umum dalam membuat CV, kenapa penggunaan buzzwords dan template yang terlalu “ramai” justru bisa merugikan, serta pentingnya networking dan personal projects dalam meningkatkan peluang kerja. Ia juga berbagi perjalanan dari mahasiswa finance menjadi founder startup, tantangan membangun bisnis sebagai diaspora di Australia, dan bagaimana pengalaman pribadinya membentuk lahirnya Jobsuit AI.–This episode is predominantly delivered in Bahasa IndonesiaThe views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the podcast or any organisations they are affiliated with or mentioned.