Most of my past work came through offers, not through applications. So I’ve never really had to actively search for a job before. You could say I was lucky—or just always focused on doing the work. But after finishing my time at Indonesiabaik.id, that changed. I entered a completely new phase: job hunting.
It started with filling out forms. Then came the waiting. And the silence. Sometimes, polite rejection emails would arrive. Most times, nothing at all. I quickly realized this wasn’t going to be as simple or smooth as I had expected.
At Indonesiabaik.id, I led a creative team under the Ministry of Communications and Informatics. We produced public information content based on data—infographics, videos, digital reports, and visual assets that aimed to make complex issues easier to understand. That experience helped shape me into a creative leader and deepened my skills in visual storytelling and design. Naturally, I thought this portfolio and background would translate easily into my next opportunity.
But it didn’t. The job market felt fast-moving, overwhelming, and sometimes unclear. I realized being a generalist—someone with a wide range of experience—can be a double-edged sword. I had strong experience across several areas, but it was still hard to find that one role that felt like the perfect fit.
What really helped shift my perspective was learning from the person closest to me—my wife. She’s been through this cycle many times and reminded me that showing up is part of the work. I watched her send out dozens—maybe hundreds—of applications over the years. Many led to silence. Some led to interviews. A few turned into incredible opportunities, including roles at top companies.
One thing she told me really stuck: “Habiskan jatah gagalmu.” Use up your quota to fail.
Now, I carry that with me. I see rejection as part of the process, not a reason to stop. I’ve learned to keep showing up—to put myself out there, to share my work, and to stay open to what might come next.
So here I am, actively open for new opportunities:
▪ Freelance projects in graphic design, data visualization, or creative direction
▪ Full-time roles that align with my skills, values, and creative focus
▪ You can view some of my work here: https://edypang.com
If something resonates, I’d love to connect.
