Competency Framework (SK-A)
📌 Competency is defined as the intersection of Skill (Keterampilan), Knowledge (Pengetahuan), and Attitude (Sikap), often summarized as SK-A.
👩‍💻 Being considered competent requires proficiency in all three areas; possessing only two (e.g., Skill and Knowledge) is insufficient for full competency.
🧠 The elements of competency include personality foundation, mastery of science and skills, ability to produce work, professional attitude, understanding societal norms relevant to the expertise, and mastery of practical application (Know-how).

Skill, Knowledge, and Attitude Breakdown
🛠️ Skill (Psychomotor) refers to practical ability, including manual dexterity—the coordinated movement of hands and fingers, essential for precise tasks like titration or weighing.
💡 Knowledge (Cognitive) is divided into Science (facts/information), which relies on scientific methodology, and Know-how, which is the practical understanding of *how* to perform a procedure (e.g., determining saturation points in chemistry).
💖 Attitude (Affective) encompasses values, interests, and feelings, emphasizing the need for interest (minat) to sustain effort and motivation, tied to the basic need for love and positive reciprocation from others.

Work Ethics, Etiquette, and Digital Conduct (Netiquette)
⚖️ Ethics are absolute standards concerning good vs. bad behavior, rooted in character and deep beliefs, while Etiquette is relative, conventional behavior concerning manners (like greeting superiors or dress code) dependent on social context and others present.
📊 A significant gap exists where academic knowledge (80% mastery in university) is low demand, but interpersonal and intrapersonal skills (80% needed by industry) are highly sought after.
🌐 Netiquette is crucial for digital interaction, guiding users (especially given that nearly 64% of Indonesia's population is online) on respectful communication in emails and social media. Key netiquette includes avoiding all-caps (seen as shouting) and using BCC in emails to protect recipient privacy.

Soft Skills: Critical Thinking and Application
🧐 Critical Thinking is the rational process of identifying problems, analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting information to determine truth, improving accuracy in evaluation and the ability to separate relevant from irrelevant data.
🐘 Critical thinking is demonstrated through problem-solving narratives, such as the story of weighing the Chinese elephant by using water displacement (measuring the boat's waterline before and after the elephant boarded, then substituting stones for the elephant's weight).
🤝 Supplementary skills supporting critical thinking include observation (choosing the right method, like drying techniques for water content), argumentation, decision-making, collaboration, and leadership.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Competency hinges on balancing Skill, Knowledge, and Attitude (SK-A); prioritize developing the Attitude component, as companies often favor candidates based on better attitude, even over local area of origin.
➡️ In professional communication, Etiquette dictates *how* you perform an action (e.g., how to greet a boss), whereas Ethics dictates *that* you must be respectful (always be polite to everyone).
➡️ For job applications, ensure your email profile is professional (using real names, appropriate photo, clear subject lines) and use formal, polite language when corresponding with potential employers or superiors via email or chat.
➡️ Critical Thinking enables self-assessment; it helps you objectively recognize when your methods or opinions are less effective than alternatives proposed by others.

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