Dinamika Strength of Self-efficacy dalam Proses Pengambilan Keputusan Karier pada Fresh Graduate

The Dynamics of Self-efficacy Strength in the Career Decision-Making Process of Fresh Graduates

Masa transisi dari dunia pendidikan ke dunia kerja merupakan fase krusial bagi fresh graduate yang kerap disertai ketidakpastian dalam pengambilan keputusan karier. Self-efficacy, khususnya dimensi strength, berperan penting dalam membantu individu menghadapi tuntutan dan tantangan pada fase ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi dinamika strength of self-efficacy dalam pengambilan keputusan karier pada fresh graduate. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain fenomenologis terhadap lima fresh graduate pada fase transisi awal karier. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan catatan lapangan, serta dianalisis secara tematik. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa strength of self-efficacy bersifat dinamis, namun menguat melalui refleksi pengalaman, pembelajaran, umpan balik lingkungan kerja, dan dukungan sosial. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa strength of self-efficacy membantu fresh graduate mengambil keputusan karier yang lebih adaptif.

Kata kunci: Self-Efficacy, Strength of Self-Efficacy, Pengambilan Keputusan Karier, Fresh Graduate, Transisi Karier

The transition from education to the world of work is a crucial phase for fresh graduates and is often accompanied by uncertainty in career decision-making. Self-efficacy, particularly the strength dimension, plays an important role in helping individuals cope with the demands and challenges of this phase. This study aims to explore the dynamics of strength of self-efficacy in the career decision-making process among fresh graduates. This study employed a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design involving five fresh graduates in the early stage of career transition. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and field notes, and were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that strength of self-efficacy is dynamic but tends to strengthen through reflection on experience, experiential learning, feedback from the work environment, and social support. This study concludes that strength of self-efficacy supports fresh graduates in making more adaptive career decisions.

Keywords: Self-efficacy, Strength of Self-efficacy, Career Decision-Making, Fresh Graduates, Career Transition