JOB INTERVIEW ANXIETY IN ENGINEERING STUDENTS: CAUSES AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES
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https://doi.org/10.32497/orbith.v20i2.5769Keywords:
kecemasan, wawancara kerja, mahasiswa teknikAbstract
Penelitian ini menyelidiki prevalensi dan penyebab kecemasan praktek wawancara kerja mahasiswa teknik di Politeknik Negeri Semarang. Survei ini melibatkan 290 mahasiswa dan menggunakan kuesioner terstruktur yang mencakup informasi demografis, pengukuran tingkat kecemasan, kecemasan terkait wawancara kerja, efektivitas sesi latihan, penyebab dan strategi mengatasi kecemasan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat kecemasan umum ada di tingkat sedang, namun kecemasan meningkat saat praktek wawancara kerja. Sesi latihan secara signifikan mengurangi tingkat kecemasan dan meningkatkan percaya diri mahasiswa. Penyebab utama kecemasan termasuk kurangnya pengalaman mengikuti wawancara kerja, tekanan untuk dapat memenuhi ekspektasi, dan ketakutan terhadap pertanyaan yang tidak mampu dijawab. Studi ini menyoroti perlunya program dukungan yang komprehensif dari institusi pendidikan untuk mempersiapkan mahasiswa dalam menghadapi wawancara kerja sehingga dapat mengurangi kecemasan dan meningkatkan kesiapan mahasiswa ketika memasuki dunia kerja.
Abstract
This study investigates the prevalence and causes of job interview anxiety among engineering students at the State Polytechnic of Semarang (Polines). The survey, which included 290 students, utilized a structured questionnaire that addressed demographic information, general anxiety levels, specific job interview anxieties, the effectiveness of practice sessions, causes of anxiety, and coping strategies. The results reveal moderate levels of general anxiety among the students, with heightened anxiety specifically related to job interview preparation and the waiting period before interviews. Practice sessions and mock interviews significantly reduced anxiety levels and improved student confidence. Key causes of anxiety included lack of job interview experience, pressure to meet expectation, and fear of unanswerable questions. The study also highlights the need for comprehensive support programs from educational institutions to better prepare students for job interviews. It can help alleviate job interview anxiety and enhance students”™ transition into the workforce.
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