Abstract
This study aimed to empirically examine the work readiness model developed in this study by using a variable approach to training, apprenticeship, self efficacy and locus of control. Data on training variables, apprenticeship, self efficacy, locus of control, and work readiness were obtained through interviews using a questionnaire conducted to the final semester students of the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business of Walisongo State Islamic University (UIN Walisongo Semarang). The sample selection was conducted using a purposive random sampling approach in order to obtain a total of 112 respondents. Testing the research model was done by using SEM as an approach to the analysis technique. The test results showed that training and apprenticeship were proven to be able to explain self-efficacy and locus of control. The results of this study also showed that training, apprenticeship, self efficacy and locus of control were appropriate variables to explain variations in work readiness. Square Multiple Correlation value on work readiness variable was 33.5%. Based on the findings of this study, the suggestion for future research is to develop a research model by testing the self-concept variables and fear of failure to work readiness.
Highlights
Research on work readiness is not a new thing
Industrial work practices that have been undertaken by prospective workers will be able to provide confidence to prospective workers that their abilities / skills can be used as capital to be able to work
The results of studies conducted by Eliyani, Yanto & Sunarto (2016) on the variables of industrial work practices and self efficacy showed that industrial work practices proved to have a significant positive effect on self efficacy
Summary
Research on work readiness is not a new thing. Studies related to variables that explain work readiness have been carried out. Another study conducted by Muyasaroh (2013) and Sijabat (2018) showed that locus of control was a factor that could explain work readiness. Training allows prospective workers to obtain the ability or skills that can strengthen the desires / expectations of their careers so that the training of locus of control owned by prospective workers will be stronger. Apprenticeship or industrial work practices carried out by prospective workers provide a real picture of the world of work. Prospective workers will be able to find out whether their abilities / skills will be able to solve work problems This will strengthen the locus of control of prospective workers (Pratama & Suharnan, 2014)
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