This study aims to analyze the effect of emotional intelligence on career adaptability in students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Padang State University, with career decision self-efficacy as a mediating variable. Using a quantitative method with a survey approach, data were collected from 100 samples were used which were then processed using the SmartPLS v.4.1.0.2 application. The results of this study show that: (1) Emotional intelligence has a positive influence on career adaptability, (2) Emotional intelligence has a positive influence on career decision self efficacy, (3) Career decision self-efficacy has a positive influence on career adaptability, (4) Career decision self-efficacy mediates the influence of emotional intelligence on career adaptability