Published: 2026-07-01
Pengaruh Self-Efficacy terhadap Work Readiness Mahasiswa Gen Z dengan Career Planning sebagai Mediasi
DOI: 10.35870/emt.v10i3.6375
Abstract
This study uses career planning to evaluate how self-efficacy affects Gen Z students' work preparation. The study included Central Java public and private university students. A proportionate random sample of 110 respondents was chosen. Quantitative analysis used SEM-PLS version 3. The results show that self-efficacy improves career planning and employment preparation. Direct and indirect effects show the importance of self-confidence in career planning and work readiness. Career planning somewhat mediates self-efficacy-work readiness. These findings suggest that Gen Z students' work preparation is best improved by boosting self-efficacy and career planning.
Keywords
Self-Efficacy; Career Planning; Work Readiness; Generation Z Students
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This article has been peer-reviewed and published in the Jurnal EMT KITA. The content is available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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Issue: Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026)
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Section: Articles
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Published: 2026-07-01
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License: CC BY 4.0
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Copyright: © 2026 Authors
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DOI: 10.35870/emt.v10i3.6375
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Bella Ayu Febrianti, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, Kota Semarang, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia.
Kusni Ingsih, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, Kota Semarang, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia.
Ida Farida, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, Kota Semarang, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia.
Mila Sartika, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro
Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, Kota Semarang, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia.
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