Strategi Pembekalan Memasuki Dunia Kerja: Integrasi Self-Marketing, Proses Seleksi, dan Kesiapan Profesional

Mislan Sihite (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Elperida J. Sinurat (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Junika Napitupulu (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Robinhot Gultom (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Rintan Saragih (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Jeudi A. T. P. Sianturi (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Jamaluddin Jamaluddin (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Jon H. Purba (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Siti Normi (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Kristanty M. N. Nadapdap (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Mangasa Panjaitan (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Tiur Rajagukguk (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Selamat Siregar (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Henri Saragih (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)

Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat METHABDI
Vol 6 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat METHABDI

The transition from higher education to employment requires multidimensional readiness, including technical competence, interpersonal skills, psychological maturity, and professional self-presentation. This community service activity aims to provide systematic career preparation training for final-year students through self-marketing strategies, recruitment selection understanding, job application preparation, and interview readiness. The implementation method consisted of lectures, simulations, and interactive discussions. The results showed that participants gained increased understanding of recruitment processes, improved confidence, and awareness of professional ethics. The activity concluded that structured career preparation significantly improves graduate employability and professional readiness in entering the labor market.