The Influence of Internship Experience and Soft Skills on Work Readiness Mediated by Self Efficacy
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https://doi.org/10.55927/ijabm.v4i3.324Keywords:
Internship Experience, Generation Z, Self-Efficacy, Soft Skills, WorkreadinessAbstract
This research investigates the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between internship experience, soft skills, and work readiness among Generation Z in Indonesia. The study focuses on final-year university students and recent graduates. Data were gathered through an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, using purposive sampling. The analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach, utilizing the Smart PLS 4 software for evaluation. The findings reveal that internship experience significantly influences both work readiness and self-efficacy. Similarly, soft skills have a notable effect on self-efficacy and work readiness. Moreover, self-efficacy not only directly affects work readiness but also serves as a mediator in the link between internship experience, soft skills, and work readiness
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