Business employability for late millennials: exploring the perceptions of generation Z students and generation X faculty

Purpose The paper aims to explore employability in business as perceived by Generation Z (late millennials) business students and faculty. It focuses on perceptions regarding necessary employability skills from the diverse standpoints of two different groups of stakeholders within one Higher Education Institution. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a Mixed Qualitative Design approach including a core and a supplementary component; Generation Z student perceptions are initially identified through a thematic analysis of students’ research reports on employability. These perceptions are then further contextualized through findings from a series of personal interviews conducted with Generation X academics in the same institution. Findings The findings support the two basic dimensions of perceived employability, work readiness and employability skills, for which students and educators hold similar notions. Both stakeholders distinguish between “hard” and “soft” skills, but filter their relative importance through a generational lens. An emerging finding was the link between personality traits and perceived employability skills. Originality/value The paper examines the much-debated issue of perceived employability through the eyes of Generation Z students; research on employability perceptions of Generation Z is, to date, limited. The topic is timely, as Generation Z is the newest generation entering the business job market. In addition, the paper adds to the emerging contemporary stream of literature exploring employability in the field of business education.

Efikasi Diri Dengan Kesiapan Kerja Pada Dewasa Awal di Kota Samarinda

Penelitian ini berkaitan dengan efikasi diri dan kesiapan kerja pada dewasa awal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan efikasi diri dengan kesiapan kerja pada dewasa awal di kota Samarinda. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 100 orang dewasa awal di kota Samarinda. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik simple random sampling dengan karakteristik dewasa awal yang berada di kota Samarinda. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah skala efikasi diri dan skala kesiapan kerja. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis dengan uji analisis Pearson Product Moment dengan bantuan program Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 23.0 for windows. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan positif dan signifikan efikasi diri dengan kesiapan kerja dengan nilai r hitung = 0.209 > r tabel = 0.197 dan nlai p = 0.037 (p<0.050). This research deals with self-efficacy and work readiness in early adulthood. This research aimed to determine the correlation between self-efficacy and work readiness in early adulthood in the city of Samarinda. This research used quantitative research method. The subjects of this research were 100 early adults in the city of Samarinda. This research used simple random sampling technique with the characteristics of early adulthood in the city of Samarinda. The method that being used to collect the data were self-efficacy scale and work readiness scale. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson product moment test with the help of the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPPS) 23.0 for windows program. The results of this research showed that there was a positive and significant correlation between self-efficacy and work hardiness with the value of r count = 0.209 > r table = 0.197 and p = 0.037 (p <0.050).

The Effect of Industrial Work Practice, Vocational Guidance and Achievement Motivation on Work Readiness of Students Accounting Department in Smk Majenang

This study aims (1) to know the positive effect of internship on work readiness of vocational students; (2) to know the positive effect of vocational guidance on vocational students work readiness; (3) to know the positive effect of achievement motivation on vocational students work readiness; (4) know the positive and significant influence together between fieldwork practices, vocational guidance, achievement motivation for student work readiness. The research method used is quantitative. The population in this study were all vocational students majoring in accounting in Majenang, the sampling technique used was random sampling with an error rate of 5%. Data collection techniques used a questionnaire with a Likert scale and five alternative answers. The validity test uses the Pearson product-moment formula, while the reliability test uses the Alpha formula. Data analysis methods are simple linear regression analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results of the study stated that there was a positive influence of internship on vocational students work readiness of 0.687 and it was found that internship could contribute to job readiness by 37.2%, there was a positive influence on vocational guidance on vocational work readiness of 0.765 students and obtained that guidance vocational can contribute to student work readiness by 4.7%, there is a positive influence of achievement motivation on vocational student work readiness by 1,053 and it is found that achievement motivation can contribute to student work readiness by 6%, there is a positive influence jointly between an internship, vocational guidance, achievement motivation to work readiness of vocational students by 47.9% means that together the contribution of all independent variables to the dependent variable is 47.9% the remaining 52.1% by variables and other factors outside this study that is not explained by pen elite

“Still haven't found what I am looking for”: rural black students' perceived work readiness and assessment of labor market access

PurposeSouth African Black graduates experience a transition challenge between the higher education context and the labor market system. The study focuses on rural Black students' perceived work readiness and assessment of labor market access in South Africa.Design/methodology/approachFocus groups and unstructured individual interviews were conducted with 30 final-year students enrolled at a historically Black university in South Africa.FindingsFour main narratives were found to affect rural Black students' perceptions of work readiness and their assessment of labor market access in South Africa. These include: (1) language of instruction within the higher education system, (2) challenges around access to career counseling and guidance services, (3) dealing with a curriculum system not relevant to the lived experiences of Black people and finally, (4) challenges inherent within higher education institution attended by Black students. A thread among these four appraisals appears to be the rural Black students' concern around the entire education system from basic to higher education.Originality/valueThe paper sheds light and presents an understanding of perceptions of an educational system and issues around work readiness and labor market access in South Africa.

Peran Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Siswa SMK

<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Work discipline is a fundamental thing that must exist in every work environment. Vocational students in the learning period are trained to be accustomed to discipline so that they can easily adjust to the work environment later. The awareness of students in controlling soft skills is still lower than their mastery in the field of hard skills. Meanwhile, the industrial world considers soft skills to be the main thing in recruiting prospective employees. Work discipline affect on work readiness. Awareness of work discipline for students is very important to support self-quality so that students can become graduates who are ready to work.</p><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Disiplin kerja merupakan hal mendasar yang pasti ada dalam setiap lingkungan kerja. Peserta didik SMK dalam masa pembelajaran dilatih untuk terbiasa disiplin agar mudah menyesuaikan diri di lingkungan kerja nantinya. Kesadaran peserta didik dalam pengendalian <em>softskill</em> masih lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan penguasaan mereka dalam bidang <em>hardskill</em>, sedangkan dunia industri menganggap bahwa <em>softskill</em> merupakan hal utama dalam merekrut calon karyawan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh disiplin kerja peserta didik terhadapt kesiapan kerja. Kesadaran akan disiplin kerja untuk peserta didik sangat penting untuk menunjang kualitas diri sehingga peserta didik dapat menjadi lulusan yang siap kerja.

Exploration of the Factors of Work Readiness during the Pandemic COVID-19

This study aims to develop a work readiness theory during pandemics based on existing theories and data obtained in the field. The research approach used is a qualitative method with a grounded theory approach. Research subjects are parties who have an interest and are involved in job readiness, namely managers, employees, recruiters, and educators. There are fifteen subjects in this research. Data analysis was carried out in 4 stages: open coding, focused coding, axial coding, and selective coding to organize and integrate categories into a single category. Validation of this study was carried out by triangulation, namely by validating respondents. The researcher re-interviewed the participants by questioning the results of previous interviews to see the consistency of the data obtained. The results showed that five factors correlate with each other. The first is social support which includes support from the school environment, parents, and friendship. The second factor is the internal force which functions as a driving force for individuals to carry out a behavior. The third is the opportunity aspect. The fourth is the competency that includes how to work attitude of fresh graduates and their digital mindset. Individuals are ready to work if competence and persistence in the search can be carried out correctly. And the last selection readiness is about readiness to understand their position. This research is expected to become additional information for the future as an initial source in developing studies related to the work readiness of graduates. The study results show that it takes both internal and external strength to prepare fresh graduates for work.

Work readiness in rehabilitation medicine: a qualitative exploration and framework

Background/aims The skills and attributes that facilitate the transition from student to professional (also known as work readiness) have not been fully explored in rehabilitation medicine. The aim of this study was to develop a model of work readiness for new rehabilitation medicine professionals that allows for a successful transition to the workplace. Methods A qualitative approach was used to explore the perspectives of 26 clinicians, regulators and employers about work readiness in rehabilitation disciplines. Transcripts were coded and analysed using content analysis methods. Results At the core of work readiness for rehabilitation medicine professionals were three complex endeavours that were framed as professional challenges. Each endeavour integrated one or more foundational skills and could improve context-bound applied skills. Conclusions Work readiness in rehabilitation requires active and ongoing commitment from students, post-secondary programmes and employers.

The Empirical Analysis of Industrial Work Challenges in the Industrial Revolution 5.0 Towards a Grade Point Average (GPA) for Electronic Engineering Education Students

This study aims to analyze the challenges of industrial work in the industrial revolution 5.0 towards the grade point average (GPA) for electronic engineering education students. This study was conducted in accordance with the development of the industrial world with the entry of the 5.0 industrial revolution and the demands of the world of education that must be met to improve the quality of graduates. The research objects are Electronics Engineering Students’. Sampling in this study uses the Slovin formula. A total of 75 students were involved in this study, with a sample of 43 people. To analyze the research data uses SPSS Version 20. The result shows that (1) industrial work motivation has a positive and significant on students’ grade point average (GPA) of electronics engineering students’ (2) work readiness in the industry has a positive and significant on students’ grade point average (GPA) of electronics engineering students’ (3) industrial work motivation and work readiness in the industry together have a significant on students’ grade point average (GPA) of electronics engineering students’.