Indonesian Counseling and Psychology
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): INDONESIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY

The Effect of Person-Job Fit on Perceived Employability of Internship Participants

Nur Aulia Rahmah Prayugo (Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik)
Idha Rahayuningsih (Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effect of person-job fit on perceived employability among interns. This correlational quantitative study involved all active interns at PT Swabina Gatra using a saturated sampling technique. Data collection utilized valid and reliable Likert scale questionnaires. The descriptive statistical results showed that the distribution of the person-job fit variable was dominated by the moderate category (74.0%), followed by high (14.0%) and low (12.0%) categories. Meanwhile, perceived employability was also dominated by the moderate category (72.0%), followed by low (16.0%) and high (12.0%) categories. Hypothesis testing proved that person-job fit has a positive and significant effect on perceived employability, with a contribution effect (R-Square) of 55.2%. The alignment between individual competencies and job demands is the main determinant in shaping interns' subjective beliefs regarding their career competitiveness. This research recommends a career briefing program based on psychological strengthening through personal SWOT analysis to improve the adaptability and perceived employability of industrial interns.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ergasia

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education

Description

Indonesian Counseling and Psychology is an-Opened Access journal and published twice a year every June and December. 1. school guidance and counseling 2. career counseling 3. higher educational guidance and counseling 4. mental health 5. assessment 6. supervision in counseling 7. spiritual ...