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This study was conducted to examine the level of work readiness among final year students at a public university in Malaysia. A total of 71 respondents participated in this study (N = 71), consisting of 22.5% (16) males and 77.5% (55) females. The level of work readiness was measured using the Work Readiness Inventory which looked at six areas of work readiness, namely Responsibility, Flexibility, Skills, Communication, Self-view and Health & safety. The results of this study showed that all of the students have high work readiness in all areas, except Self-view has a moderate work readiness. Out of the six areas of work readiness, only Self-view had a significant difference between genders, t = 2.46, k <.05, where male students have a higher level of work readiness (M = 3.20, SD= 0.62) than female students (M = 2.79, SD= 0.51). This study revealed that the university must act proactively and promptly as a nurture place to brush up students’ self-efficacy, especially among female students.
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In-Text Citation: (Alias et al., 2022)
To Cite this Article: Alias, R., Ee, G. T., Sombuling, A., & Jayos, S. (2022). Work Readiness among Final Year Students in A Higher Education in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 11(3), 1318–1326.
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