Job Fair Research Articles

A STUDY ON RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PRACTICES OF ANDHRA PRADESH PAPER MILLS LIMITED, UNIT: KADIYAM

Recruitment and selection are critical processes in human resource management that aim to identify, attract, and hire the best candidates for organizational roles. Effective recruitment ensures a diverse and qualified candidate pool, while a well-structured selection process helps organizations choose the most suitable individuals. The recruitment process involves job advertising, sourcing candidates, and engaging with potential employees through various channels, including digital platforms, job fairs, and networking. Selection, on the other hand, focuses on assessing candidates through interviews, tests, background checks, and reference verification to determine their skills, experience, and cultural fit. This process is essential for enhancing organizational performance, reducing turnover, and maintaining a positive work environment. The growing use of technology, such as applicant tracking systems (ATS) and artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment, has streamlined the process, making it more efficient and data- driven. This study explores the significance of recruitment and selection, factors influencing these processes, and modern trends that shape talent acquisition strategies in today's competitive job market. *** Keywords: effective recruitment strategies, candidate satisfaction.

Gereja Katolik dan Pengentasan Pengangguran Pemuda di Era Bonus Demografi

Youth unemployment in Indonesia remains notably high at 9.25%, posing a potential threat to the optimal utilization of the demographic dividend anticipated to peak by 2030. This research seeks to explore how the Catholic Church can contribute to addressing youth unemployment during this critical period. By employing the theoretical framework of Catholic social teaching—focusing on the principles of human dignity, solidarity, and integral justice—the study examines the Church's role, potential, and concrete opportunities in mitigating youth unemployment, and provides recommendations for key programs. A qualitative approach is used, involving a literature review of Catholic social teaching documents and analysis of secondary data. The study's findings suggest that the Catholic Church holds strategic potential through its extensive network of parishes and institutions to assist in resolving the youth unemployment issue. Suggested priority programs include skills training, educational scholarships, job fairs, the establishment of youth empowerment institutions, vocational schools, research centers, and business incubators. Effective cross-sector collaboration is crucial to ensuring that these Church-initiated programs function efficiently and offer long- term benefits to Indonesian youth, helping them seize the opportunities presented by the 2030 demographic bonus. This research adds to the understanding of the potential contributions of religious institutions in addressing contemporary socio-economic challenges and opens avenues for further study on the intersection of religion, public policy, and economic development within the framework of Indonesia‘s demographic dividend.

Peran Dinas Perindustrian dan Tenaga Kerja dalam Acara Job Fair Next Leader Expo untuk Menekan Angka Pengangguran di Kota Surabaya

Based on the 1945 Constitution Article 27 Paragraph 2 which reads "Every citizen has the right to work and a decent living for humanity." have a decent job in order to earn enough to survive and compete with other workers. This research focuses on employment problems, especially in the unemployment sector, with the massive free work exchange program being held by the Department of Industry and Manpower which will certainly be useful for reducing the unemployment rate. So the aim of this research is to find out the extent to which the Department of Industry and Manpower plays a role as a stabilizer, innovator, modernizer and pioneer in reducing unemployment in the city of Surabaya. Data collection techniques use interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research can be said that the role of the Department of Industry and Manpower has gone well, by collaborating with 70 companies and providing 1211 job vacancies at this free job fair which will really help the employment sector in reducing unemployment in the city of Surabaya.

Career Preparation Program Model at The Sub Directorate of Career Development and Assessment (CDA) IPB University

Changes in the job map provide career challenges for college graduates. On the other hand, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology makes higher education performance assessments through the IKU PTN to see the absorption of graduates. This research uses quantitative data from the 2018-2023 annual CDA report. Analysis of research data using the SWOT method. Data is presented descriptively to obtain an overview of the implementation of student career preparation programs. For 5 years, CDA IPB has held various career preparation programs, namely membership services, career service information system, on-campus recruitment & publication of job vacancy information, career training & industrial insight, career consultation, job fair, career enrichment, career buddy, stadium general for graduation, internship, career faculties roadshow, career studio, and career preparation in multinational companies. Based on the results of the analysis carried out using the SWOT method, it can be concluded that the CDA programs have been running effectively with several parameters increasing the number of program users, the distribution of work status, as well as testimonials from graduates who have participated in the CDA programs.

Analysis of Instruments for Implementing Intelligent Job Matching Models

Vocational high schools in Indonesia face challenges in producing graduates who meet the needs of the job market. The link and match policy along with the Job Matching system are proposed to enhance curriculum relevance to the workforce. The intelligent job matching model, which integrates machine learning technology, is expected to provide job recommendations aligned with graduates' competencies. Data analysis techniques used include qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis, encompassing Validity Analysis, Practicality Analysis, and Effectiveness Analysis. The intelligent job matching model has proven effective in assisting in matching vocational high school students' competencies with workforce demands in the industry. In the 2023 job fair, the success ratio of students invited for interviews until the employment process reached 53.13%, exceeding the Ministry of education and culture's target of 40%. This indicates that the model can provide job recommendations accurately enough, aiding in improving the direct employment rate of vocational high school students. Research indicates that the intelligent job matching model is effective in facilitating students' transition to the workforce. The model has been tested for validity, practicality, and effectiveness in enhancing students' employability and strengthening the relationship between education and industry.

Research and Design of a Job Search Service Platform Based on Recommendation Algorithm

In recent years, with the rapid development of higher education in China, the number of graduates has continued to increase significantly. The country attaches great importance to the employment of college graduates. The report of the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China clearly puts forward the overall requirement of "implementing the strategy of prioritizing education development and actively doing a good job in the employment of college graduates". Increasing the intensity of employment informatization is an effective means to promote employment. This article follows the software development lifecycle method to complete the research and design of the platform. The platform is divided into three major functional modules: personal job search, enterprise recruitment, and backend management. It mainly realizes the registration and login of two different types of user roles, the editing and delivery of resumes by job seekers online. The platform realizes intelligent recommendation and position retrieval based on job seeker search and collection records, as well as recruitment information management, enterprise management, and user review functions. The implementation of the platform meets the current job hunting needs of graduates, overcomes the time and space limitations of traditional offline job fairs, and uses recommendation algorithms to bring more accurate and effective recruitment information to job seekers. It can achieve unobstructed communication and exchange among the three parties and promote graduate employment.

The Occupational Information Network (O*Net) Content Model Guna Menumbuhkan Career Construction

<em>The objective of the research is to test the effectiveness of The Occupational Information Network (O*Net) Content Model to Develop Career Construction for Teachers in implementing guidance and counseling services in schools. The research method is experimental with single group pretest-posttest design. The research subjects were 30 of Special Job Fair Teachers and 30 of Guidance and Counseling Teachers in Boyolali Regency. The instrument used is the career construction scale. The data analysis technique uses a different test (paired sample t-test). Research activities include in service training and on the job training. The research results showed an increase in scores from the initial measurement (pretest) of teacher competency mastery in fostering career construction with the final measurement (posttest) of 32.509 with a significance value [2-tail] of 0.000. These results show the effectiveness of The Occupational Information Network (O*Net) Content Model to Grow Career Construction through the extraordinary commitment, hard work and desire to learn of Guidance and Counseling Teachers. The hope is that they will be able to carry out experiential learning in their respective schools so as to create many best practices that can be referred to by other Guidance and Counseling teachers.</em>

Job Fair: A Vehicle to Build Networks and Bring Workers Together to Reduce Unemployment

The Cirebon Regency Manpower Office has held a job fair program as a step to overcome the problem of unemployment. This study aims to evaluate the job fair program and find out the impact of the implementation of the job fair organized by the Cirebon Regency Manpower Office and whether it has gone well in accordance with the goals that have been set. The evaluation of this program uses criteria developed by William N. Dunn. This study uses a qualitative approach by utilizing primary and secondary data. The data analysis process involves the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions drawn. The results of the study show that the job fair program can be said to be quite successful. This program showed positive results of the six evaluation indicators used: effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, alignment, responsiveness, and accuracy. Although some aspects still need to be improved, the implementation of this program can be considered successful. Overall, it can be concluded that the job market program in Cirebon Regency is an effective step in overcoming the problem of unemployment. By making several improvements, this program has the potential to be more optimal in providing support to the community in finding a job.

EFEKTIVITAS PELAKSANAAN ANGGARAN DI DINAS TENAGA KERJA DAN TRANSMIGRASI KABUPATEN BOALEMO

The Manpower and Transmigration Service of Boalemo Regency, the hardest problem in this case is the system and the budget portion which is considered very minimal so that it has an impact on development in Boalemo Regency. The aim of the research is to determine the effectiveness of budget implementation at the Boalemo Regency Manpower and Transmigration Service. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection methods through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques using the Miles and Huberman model which consists of data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions or verification. The research result is Budget sources originating from the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget must be utilized through the General Allocation Fund. Where the implementation and allocation of the budget must include the availability of land, in this case facilities and infrastructure to support workforce activities such as job fairs, the availability of facilities and infrastructure such as Job Training Centers that can help job seekers from both companies and prospective employees.

EXPLORING POTENTIAL CAREER CHALLENGES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS INFLUENCING DENTAL STUDENTS, HOUSE OFFICERS AND RESIDENTS IN A PUBLIC SECTOR UNIVERSITY, KARACHI PAKISTAN - A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Objectives: To find out dental students' opinions about their future career challenges in the dental profession, and to recognize factors associated with career challenges faced by dental students, house officers, and residents in a public sector university, Karachi. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sindh Institute of Oral Health Sciences on dental undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students currently enrolled at Jinnah Sindh Medical University in November and December 2023. Participants were asked to complete a closed-ended questionnaire on a 5-point Likert scale specifically designed to record relevant items about their career challenges. The data was then analyzed through SPSS version 24. Results: A total of 163 people participated in the study with the majority being females (63.8%, n=104), the majority from second-year BDS (23.9%, n=39) with most scoring below 80% academically. Both parents had a university education (52.5%, n=171) and a monthly income of more than 80,000/=PKR (58%,n=94). The majority reported facing difficulty in securing a job in the government sector (74.2%), local postgraduate course (77.9%), postgraduate courses abroad difficult and expensive (68.1%) and quackery may affect their job prospects negatively(69.3%). The factors that showed positive association included “facing competition for government sector jobs” and “the difficulty of obtaining a job as a lecturer” at p-value=0.05. Conclusion: Young dentists perceive finding jobs in the public sector and getting admission to postgraduate courses as difficult in comparison to getting hired at a private clinic. All these hindrances can be avoided by arranging job fairs and career counseling sessions for students and graduates. KEYWORDS: Career Choice, Motivation, Goals, Specialization, Workforce

Analyzing of IDUKA as Partner to Improve the Quality of Graduates

This article aims to analyze of Industri Dunia Usaha Dan Dunia Kerja (IDUKA) as partner to improve the quality of Graduates at Vocational High School PGRI 3 Malang. The aim of building a partnership between IDUKA with schools is to guide knowledgeable students into the industrial realm of IDUKA which is in line with the student's major. This research uses qualitative research methods with the research design used in this research is a case study which aims to describe IDUKA's search as a partner to improve the quality of graduates at SMK PGRI 3 Malang. Data was obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique is carried out in several steps, namely: data condensation, data presentation and drawing conclusions/verification. The results showed that the IDUKA search process was carried out by the Industrial Cooperation Division by submitting field work practice proposals, the school also attended activities at job fairs that followed the principles of link and match, the quality and quantity obtained by schools and industry in the world of business and work (IDUKA) is in accordance with what is expected and needed by partners.

THE EMPLOYMENT RATE AND EMPLOYABILITY STATUS OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION GRADUATES FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 TO 2019: A TRACER STUDY

Tracer study is very important as a way of understanding the relevance and quality of programs offered by the higher education institutions as well as the labor market. Thus, the purpose of this quantitative study is to trace the graduates of the Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST). Particularly, the study was conducted among 87 graduates of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) in A.Y. 2018-2019. The researchers found out that majority of the course contents of their program are relevant to their career requirements. In terms of employability rate of the graduates, more than half of them got employed one to three months after the graduation. Most of them are single and 23 years of age. 43.6% of the respondents are currently working as full-time in their job. With the data gathered, the researchers concluded that through their competent communication and interpersonal skills, graduates were more likely to land on the jobs connected to the degree they have studied. Therefore, the researchers recommend that the institution, particularly the department, should hold various job fairs and extensive seminars, as well as training and lectures for the graduating office administration students which are designed based on the specific needs of the industry. KEYWORDS: Office Administration Graduates, employment, quantitative-descriptive method, tracer study, Philippines.

REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF TALENT ACQUISITION: THE GENESIS OF IMMERSIVE VR RESUMES THROUGH DESIGN THINKING

The rapid evolution of virtual reality (VR) technology is poised to revolutionize the professional recruitment landscape, shifting the paradigm from the linearity and static nature of traditional resumes to immersive VR resumes. This article introduces a groundbreaking framework anchored in the Design Thinking process model, which offers a structured, user-centric approach to creating VR resumes on platforms like Spatial. Rooted in five stages—Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—this methodology emphasizes the importance of user experience, iterative design, and context. By seamlessly integrating 'context' and 'form', the proposed strategy aids professionals in designing resonant and interactive resumes in a virtual space. The application of VR in Spatial offers features like customizable 3D environments, personalized avatars, and real-time collaborations, empowering candidates to craft compelling narratives of their professional journeys. Although industries like technology and design are predicted to be early adopters, the adoption of VR resumes might encounter initial resistance due to factors like a lack of standardization and concerns over inclusivity. However, with potential integrations on platforms like LinkedIn and the prospect of virtual job fairs, VR resumes have the potential to redefine engagement methods in recruitment. As the professional world grapples with this transformation, it's vital to strike a balance, ensuring that VR resumes complement rather than replace traditional methods, fostering a recruitment process that is technologically advanced yet deeply human-centric and inclusive.

Excellent cases of the Ministry of Education’s supply and demand matching employment and education project: Zhongnan University of Economics and Law and X Xiamen ITG Group Corp., Ltd. cooperate in human resources improvement project

Zhongnan University of Economics and Law cooperates with Xiamen ITG Group Corp., Ltd. to carry out the Ministry of Education’s supply and demand matching employment and education project. The cooperation includes conducting school-enterprise exchange activities such as enterprise OPEN DAY and enterprise visits to campus; holding 5 special job fairs on campus for 24 people Graduates joined Xiamen ITG Group Corp., Ltd. through school recruitment; jointly launched the first National Career Planning Competition school competition and the “Jishi Cup” series of employment guidance activities to enhance students’ professional qualities. The project cooperation has achieved a win-win situation for universities, enterprises and students, forming a deep integration exchange mechanism between schools and enterprises and a new model of employment and education work for matching supply and demand between schools and enterprises; integrating corporate culture and employer brand into the process of students’ training in advance; and building students’ interests through Groups, schools and enterprises jointly cultivate talents urgently needed by enterprises. The project cooperation explores the formation of an employment education work model that integrates “economics, law, and management” and combines “theory and practice”. The project’s summer practice research results were selected into the list of the 8th National College Student Summer Practice Exhibition. The project results are used as typical cases in The theoretical version of the “Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Newspaper” was published, and in December 2023, it was rated as an outstanding case of the Ministry of Education’s supply and demand matching employment and education project (a total of 35 projects nationwide).

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE COURSES THROUGH CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAM (CGP) MODULES AND WORK IMMERSION (WI)

This study was conducted to determine if the conduct of Career Guidance Program (CGP) Modules and Work Immersion (WI) are really helping Grade 12 learners in choosing their right college courses. The researcher utilized descriptive research design. Then, he randomly selected the respondents from the two (2) sections of Grade 12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learners of Los Baños Senior High School (LBSHS) S. Y. 2018 - 2019. In addition to this, four (4) teachers were also chosen as additional respondents. A researcher made a questionnaire and distributed to the fourty – two (42) chosen respondents. Simple statistics like Frequency and Percentage were used to get the analysis of data. The Career Guidance Program (CGP) Modules and Work Immersion (WI) were found to provide help in choosing the college courses of Grade 12 STEM students. This is reflected on the significant learnings of the respondents. It is also visible in the identified help or assistance that they rendered to the respondents. In general, the courses taken by Grade 12 STEM students are related to their Track and Strand which are Academic and STEM respectively. This is denoted by thirty - six (36) responses or equivalent to 94.74 % the total responses. Most of the courses that they intend to take are related to Science and Mathematics. The learners are also becoming more involved in making the decisions of what particular college course they will pursue. It is visible in the percentage of their involvement particularly twelve (12) responses or 31.58 % for the child and twenty- two (22) or 57.89 % for both child and parents. It is also recommended that in the conduct of CGP Modules, consider having more self - assessment activities, and more reading and oral activities like sharing of outputs. Allot enough time to execute the modules to the SHS students. In the conduct of Work Immersion, try to make the time longer, have more exposure to actual field works and assign the students to institutions where their interests could be enhanced. In addition, other school programs or activities are suggested in order to augment the right career choices of SHS students like symposia or seminars about career path and opportunities, job fair, and organize club like peer educators or counselors club through the guidance counselors or advocates. And finally intensify the Counselling Program for SHS students focused on career pathing.

Collaborative GovernanceIn Overcoming Unemployment in Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province

The purpose of this research is to analyze and explain the implementation of Collaborative Governance in Overcoming Unemployment in Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province. This research uses a qualitative method with descriptive research type. Techniques in determining informants with purposive sampling. The type of data source consists of two, namely primary and secondary data. For data collection techniques used are by prioritizing interview techniques, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique that the author uses is by collecting data which is then analyzed in depth and concluded as a whole in order to get the results of collaborative governance in tackling unemployment. The results in this study concluded that there is still a lack of collaboration between stakeholders in tackling unemployment due to the lack of company involvement in activities carried out by the Bengkalis Regency Government, including job fairs and workforce training. It is hoped that in the future the Bengkalis Regency Government can give an appeal to companies to be actively involved in participating in programs to reduce unemployment and evaluate these activities optimally.

Career Centers in US Universities: Phenomenon, principles, functioning

The article presents the results of a study of the phenomenon of career centers at US universities, which focuses on the current directions of their activities, the characteristics of historical employment models, which involve a higher education institution – a university. The article analyses the fundamental differences and convergences between these models, identifies the main ways of interaction between the stakeholders in employment: educational institution, students and employers. The essence of professional self-determination as a component of personal and professional development is briefly studied. The analysis concludes that the emphasis in the activities of career centers at US universities has changed from the job placement model (1940–50) through the career planning model (1960–70) to the networking model (1980–90), which at the present stage of development is transforming into a liaison model. The conclusion is drawn about the main functions of career centers of US universities (career guidance; job search; graduate support); typical services (individual consultations, trainings, job fairs, partnership with employers, online resources) and basic principles of functioning (individual approach; partnership with employers; use of modern technologies; continuous development). The purpose of the analysis is to provide an in-depth, conceptual understanding of the purpose and essence of the activities of career centers at US universities in order to implement positive experience in the practice of domestic post-secondary education institutions in the process of creating a modern innovative educational landscape. Despite certain successes of Ukrainian higher education institutions in cooperation with employers, the problem of graduate employment remains relevant and requires modern approaches, investments, student engagement, and partnership-based stakeholder interaction. The transformation processes in higher education in Ukraine, which take place in extreme conditions, require dynamism, innovation, responsibility, ethics, fairness, and scientific validity

The Impact of an Online Job Fair: Experimental Evidence from Bangladesh

The Impact of an Online Job Fair: Experimental Evidence from Bangladesh

PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA UNTUK PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PEGAWAI DI PT KERETA API INDONESIA (PERSERO)

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) has established an HR development program. The company's main goal is to transform the employee perspective into a service provider perspective by fostering high-level expertise, increasing individual productivity, and enabling them to better contribute to initiatives aimed at increasing business success. The purpose of the research is to find out the HR development programs carried out by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) to improve the quality of employees. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection through literature study. The results showed that PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) has a human resource development strategy, including a quality recruitment process by finding qualified candidates through job fairs at various prestigious universities and competency-based education and training (Diklat) programs held in stages, starting from the professional growth stage to the development of fundamental competencies through six available training venues.

IDENTIFYING EFFORTS AND CHALLENGES OF MARKETING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FOSTER HOME PROGRAM

Abstract The United States (US) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Foster Home (MFH) program is a long-term care (LTC) option for Veterans needing nursing home-level care. In the MFH program, Veterans live in the home of a community-based caregiver who has been recruited and screened by VA staff. Since 2016, VA Offices of Rural Health and Geriatrics and Extended Care has expanded the program, and by 2026 the VA plans to have programs at every VA Medical Center. To describe current efforts to market the MFH program, we conducted a national survey of MFH staff between Dec. 2, 2021-Jan. 6, 2022. We sent invitations via email, including a website link to the survey. N=94 completed the survey. Three team members analyzed open-ended data, using an inductive and deductive approach to thematic analysis. Findings revealed that external marketing strategies primarily focused on recruiting appropriate caregivers. Efforts included in-person presentations to community groups, utilizing local media outlets, manning booths at local health and job fairs, and providing written materials about the program. Internal marketing efforts included approaching many different VA departments including inpatient social workers, case managers, and discharge planners to identify Veterans for the program, and holding in-service presentations. Challenges included MFH coordinators having minimal time to market the program and receiving inconsistent support from the VA Public Affairs Office depending on location. Findings will inform expansion of the MFH program, which is paramount as the demand for LTC increases concurrently with the aging Veteran population.