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ENHANCING CAREER READINESS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: THE ROLE OF PSYCHOMETRIC TEST TRAINING FOR INDONESIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Nafia, Imroatun; Juariah, Siti
EDUCATIONE Volume 3, Issue 2, July 2025
Publisher : CV. TOTUS TUUS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59397/edu.v3i2.95

Abstract

The persistent challenge of high unemployment rates among Indonesian vocational high school (SMK) graduates highlights the need for holistic approaches to career readiness, extending beyond technical instruction to include psychological preparation for recruitment and selection processes. This study aims to explore the perceptions of grade XI students at SMK Garuda Nusantara regarding psychological test training (specifically the TIU 5 General Intelligence Test) and its impact on their career readiness. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through purposive sampling of students who participated in open-ended questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and classroom observations, and analyzed thematically using NVivo 12. The findings reveal that the majority of students perceive themselves as ready to transition to the workforce or higher education, with both internal factors (motivation, self-confidence) and external factors (internships, parental and teacher support, and structured psychometric practice) playing significant roles. Psychometric test training was found to enhance students’ self-awareness, self-efficacy, and confidence, while reducing anxiety toward recruitment assessments. Students regarded these exercises as directly relevant to their future career and educational pathways. The study concludes that integrating systematic psychological test practice within vocational guidance programs not only addresses a critical gap in the Indonesian context but also fosters greater adaptability and success in school-to-work transitions. This research underscores the importance of reflective, experiential, and motivational interventions in vocational education and recommends expanding psychometric test training to improve employability outcomes for SMK graduates.
Co-Authors Achmad, Listian Achmad, Listian Indriyani Achmad, Yudianto Adillah, M. Rizqi Agustian , Agustian Ailsa Islami Akhmad Alim, Akhmad Ali, Saiful Mukti Aliska, Nadya Aryesta, Desty Agnes Brilian Dini MA Iballa Darmadi - Adi Darmadi Darmadi Desy Ameiliani Dinillah, Dini Ilmi Diyanti, Lies Djoko Nugroho Dwi Astuti DWI SURYANTO Farida Farida Fitra Ramdhani Haiah, Fithri Halimah Halimah Handayani, Yolla Sukma Hanifa Zulfa Husaini, Rizki Ramadhan Husnah . ismaningsih, ismaningsih Isna Wardaniati It Jamilah Junariah, Siti Kamaria, Sitti Kenepri Kenepri Lala Nurmala Larasari Putri M Fajar Anugerah Mahpudin, Asep Maliki, Budi Ilham Maya Panorama, Maya Mega Pratiwi Irawan, Mega Pratiwi Midisen, Kisanda Miharja . Muhamad Ekhsan Muhammad Hamdan 'Ainulyaqin Muhammad Yazid Mulyati, Reni Nafia, Imroatun Nasyar, Syaiful Nenda, Nenda Niki Nuriasih Sasmita Ningrum Nila Kurniasih, Novi Widiastuti Erni Puji Astuti Nurliuta, Nurliuta Nurwijayanti Oktaviani, Pearly Otis Putri Oktaviani, Perly Otis Putri Parulian, Parulian Rachmat Firmansyah Regi Agusti Pratama Rini Setyowati, Rini Rinol Sumantri Rizki Wahyu Yunian Putra Romsyah Maryam Rosa Devitria RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Safira, Avril Nazwa Saiful Muktiali Salamun Salamun Salsabila Marfyanda Sari, Wulan Puspa sarwo edy Selvia Rahmayani Siti Khotimah Siti Komariyah subahan, Fardhan Sukri Sukri Sukri Sukri sukri Sukri, sukri Susi Endrini Titin Hartini Uli Wildan Nuryanto Valzon, May Viny Sofy Saputri Wahyu Margi Sidoretno Widia, Widia Wili Octovia Lastari Willy Octavia Windi Aprilya Saputri Wita Yulianti Yahya, Muhamad Slamet Yuan Badrianto Yulvian Sani Yulvian Sani Yusrita, Eli