Purpose –This study aims to analyze the influence of digital lifestyle and personal branding on social media on students' career decisions, and to examine the role of reviews as a factor influencing both variables. Method –This research uses a quantitative approach with Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) as the analysis technique. The sample consists of 100 students selected using purposive sampling. Results – The results show that digital lifestyle and personal branding on social media have a positive and significant influence on students’ career decisions. In addition, reviews also have a positive and significant effect on both digital lifestyle and personal branding. These findings indicate that digital information and online reviews shape students’ behavioral patterns and self-image, which directly affect their career choices. Implications – This study highlights the importance of digital literacy and personal branding awareness in career development for university students.Originality – The originality of this research lies in the integration of the review variable as an initial predictor that links the influence of digital media to the career decision-making process in the digitalera.
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