Job-Seeking and Behavioral Preparedness of Graduating Students: A Career Guidance Program

Vol.4, No.1

Abstract

Newly graduated students experience challenges in searching for a job, and it is a challenge
that should not be taken lightly. These challenges are often felt through rejection letters or
emails sent by companies to applicants, even during uncomfortable interviews. Finding a job
can be stressful, to say the least. It can be overwhelming to the point that newly graduated
people feel hopeless in seeking a job that suits their character, skills, and qualifications.

The results showed that the highest age range is 19–22 years old, with 60%, and the lowest is
27 and above, with 7.3%. In terms of course, BTVTED has 23%, and the lowest are BSCPE
and BPED, which both have 3.6%. According to the results, problems encountered in terms of
lack of experience have a weighted average of 2.36; lack of communication skills have a
weighted average of 2.32; and lack of seminars and training have a weighted average of 2.29.
The results for possible behavioral preparedness of graduating students to cope with job
seeking in terms of practicing interviews have a weighted average of 3.36, preparing a
curriculum vitae or resume is 3.39, and seeking professional consultation has a weighted
average of 2.25. The implication of this study is to propose a career guidance program to help
graduate students succeed in their job-seeking process.

The study shows that the problems encountered by graduating students are mostly a lack of
communication, which requires proper training for formal communication. The study shows
that the possible behavioral preparedness of graduating students is most likely practicing
interviews and preparing a curriculum vitae or resume. With that, the researchers will utilize a
carefully crafted career guidance program for graduating students.