TRANSFORMATION OF STUDENT WORK READINESS POST INTERNSHIP
Abstrak
This study aims to deeply understand the transformation of post-internship student readiness that focuses on changes in self-perception, development of interpersonal skills and instilling a work ethic. The basis of this study is the doubt in the implementation of the internship program which is an integral component of the higher education curriculum regarding the extent to which this experience can effectively form holistic readiness in students for the real world of work and the gap between expectations and reality in the work environment which often makes students less prepared for the world of work. The research method used is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. The sampling technique used a purposive sampling technique of five students who had completed a three-month internship program. Data were collected through interviews, documents in the form of internship reports and other references related to this study. The results of the study revealed that the internship program can significantly increase students' confidence in applying theoretical knowledge to work practices; there is an increase in communication and teamwork skills, fostering a professional work ethic and the ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment. The conclusion is that the internship program activities are a valuable experience for students and function as a crucial catalyst in the transformation of students' work readiness. A significant impact for higher education institutions to design more effective internship programs to maximize their experience. For companies, it is expected to be able to develop internship programs that are more structured and oriented towards human resource development. This can contribute to the creation of a more adaptive workforce that is ready to face global challenges.Referensi
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Azhar, R., Basir, Z., & Data, M. U. (2025). Effect of Internship Experience, Soft Skills and Work Motivation on Students' Work Readiness in Entering the World of Work. Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digtal Business (RIGGS), 4(2). http://journal.ilmudata.co.id/index.php/RIGGS/article/view/918
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Junianto, M., Sakti, I. P., Nugraha, Y. A., Asfitri, M. K., Zain, T. S., & Fikriansyah. (2024). Dynamics of Work Readiness in Vocational Students: A Study of Students Undertaking Internships. JAMB : Jurnal Aplikasi Manajemen Dan Bisnis, 4(2), 1–10.
Khodijah, S., Nurajizah, S., & Irham. (2024). Organizational Contribution to Character Education and Students' Professional Readiness. Al Qalam : Jurnal Ilmiah Keagamaan Dan Kemasyarakatan, 18(3).
Misno, A., Mulyapradana, A., Tajibu, M. J., Saputra, N., Aziza, N., & Anita, T. L. (2021). Fundamentals of Social Reseacrh. GCAINDO.
Muspawi, M., & Lestari, A. (2020). Building Job Readiness for Prospective Workers. Jurnal Literasiologi, 4(1), 111-. https://jurnal.literasikitaindonesia.com/index.php/literasiologi/article/view/138/157
Nurbaiti, & Putri, A. D. (2024). Hard Skills, Soft Skills and Self-Efficacy on the Work Readiness of Final Year Students of FEB Higher Education in Bandar Lampung City. Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis (JAB), 14(1). https://ejournal.unsrat.ac.id/index.php/jab/article/view/55086
Octhaviana, Y., & Rahmaningtyas, W. (2025). The Influence of Information Technology Mastery, Self-Efficacy and Interpersonal Communication Skills on the Work Readiness of Generation Z Students.. Jurnal Simki Pedagogia, 8(2), 596–5607. https://jiped.org/index.php/JSP/article/view/1217
Polinggapo, S. W. M., Kilis, N. R., Firdaus, D. Z., & Ntau, T. A. (2024). The Relationship between Final Semester Students' Work Readiness and Big Five Personality. Jambura Guidance and Counseling Journal, 5(2), 129–137. https://ejournal-fip-ung.ac.id/ojs/index.php/jgcj/article/view/3391
Ratuela, Y. R. G., Nelwan, O. S., & Lumintang, G. G. (2022). The Influence of Hard Skills, Soft Skills and Self-Efficacy on Work Readiness in Final Year Students of Management Department, FEB UNSRAT Manado. Jurnal EMBA : Jurnal Riset Ekonomi, Manajemen, Bisnis Dan Akuntansi, 10(1). https://ejournal.unsrat.ac.id/index.php/emba/article/view/37677
Sabilah, J., Riyanti, S. N., & Saputra, N. (2021). Millennial Generation Job Readiness in Greater Jakarta: The Influence of Emotional Intelligence and Digital Skills. Jakman : Jurnal Akuntansi, Keuangan Dan Manajemen, 2(2), 225–242.
Sari, A. P., Ahmad, S., & Harris, H. (2021). The Influence of Organizational Culture and Work Motivation on Teacher Performance. Jambura Journal of Education Management, 2(2), 97–113.
Sari, C. N. I., & Manunggal, S. A. M. (2023). The Influence of Soft Skills and Hard Skills on Students' Work Readiness in Islamic Banks. JURKAMI : Jurnal Pendidikan Ekonomi, 8(2). https://jurnal.stkippersada.ac.id/jurnal/index.php/JPE/article/view/2491
Suyanti, A., Subiyanto, D., & Kirana, K. C. (2024). Analysis of the Influence of Organizational Culture, Internship Programs, and Online Training on the Readiness of Prospective Workers: A Study of Student Members of the Organization of the Faculty of Economics, Sarjanawiyata University, Tamansiswa. Al-Kharaj: Jurnal Ekonomi, Keuangan & Bisnis Syariah, 6(1), 198–205. https://journal.laaroiba.com/index.php/alkharaj/article/view/3446
Wahyuni, S., Hapsari, F., & Herawati, M. (2021). The Influence of Industrial Work Practices and Work Interests on Work Readiness in the Business World and Industrial World of Vocational High School Students. Jurnal Educatio, 7(4), 1766–1772. https://www.ejournal.unma.ac.id/index.php/educatio/article/view/1583
Wardani, F. K., Isnain, A., Alifah, A. N., Uswatun, P., Khasanah, Nabila, F. A., P, S. I., Astikawati, H., & Nurul, A. H. (2021). The Construction of Work Readiness Scale. The 14th University Research Colloqium 2021, 78–88. file:///C:/Users/HP/Downloads/editor_urecol,+Journal+editor,+78-87+140+The+Construction+of+Work+Readiness+Scale.docx(1).pdf
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