Analysis of Level of Relevance Competence of Higher Education Graduates and Supporting Factors with Employment

Abstract

Current job opportunities are more oriented toward the competence of a person, so Higher Education Institutions must prepare curriculums based on competency so that graduates are competent and can meet work criteria, as well as can also reduce the percentage of unemployed. Purposed this research to the relevance level and find out the supporting factors of Management graduates at Makassar State University. These research subjects are Management Study Program graduates from 2018-2021 has worked and the personnel section, HRD, or recruitment team where graduates work. Research results based on indicators, 1) the speed of alumni getting jobs based on skills; 2) job profile, position, or workload; 3) Ability to complete work; and 4) programmed courses benefits in lectures are 53.12%, can be concluded that the level of relevance is quite relevant between Management Study Program graduates to the needs of employment. As well as supported factors so that management graduates quickly get a job are work experience/internship, organizational experience, soft skills, teamwork ability, project management ability, and competency certification.