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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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Febrianti, B. A., Ingsih, K., Farida, I., & Sartika, M. (2026). Pengaruh Self-Efficacy terhadap Work Readiness Mahasiswa Gen Z dengan Career Planning sebagai Mediasi. Jurnal EMT KITA, 10(3), 1629-1640. https://doi.org/10.35870/emt.v10i3.6375

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Author Biographies

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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