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This study aims to examine the level of career self-efficacy among graduate students. The aspects studied are (i) exploring career self-efficacy among graduate students, (ii) exploring career readiness among graduate students, and (iii) exploring the process of career exploration among graduate students. This research uses a qualitative method that focuses on understanding experiences and perspectives through observation and discussion. The respondents of this study respondents consisted of five students of Institutions of Higher Education (HEIs) who were in their final year of study. Two graduates are students in the field of 'aviation management', one graduate in the field of business, one in the field of law, and another in the field of creative technology. The findings show that graduate students have a high level of career efficiency, graduate students also have a high level of career readiness, and the career exploration process of graduate students is at a mature level. The implications of this study guide the development of appropriate educational and career training strategies to improve graduate students' self-development and career readiness. This is an important step in preparing future generations to achieve success and satisfaction in their field of work.
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Ghazali, W. N. S. M., Mahmud, M. I., & Johari, K. S. K. (2024). Exploring the Career Self-Efficacy among Graduate Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(6), 184–196.
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