Student Career Orientation Mechanical Engineering Diploma (D-III) Polytecnic of Kediri

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10.2991/icovet-17.2017.25How to use a DOI?

Keywords

career, study program mechanical engineering, polytectic of kediri

Abstract

This study aims to determine: (1) the appropriateness of graduate learning achievement toward career fields that are in great demand of Diploma III students; (2) the appropriateness of graduate learning achievement toward career field which is less desirable by Diploma III students of mechanical study program Engineering Polytechnic Kediri. This research used survey method. The research population was all of Diploma III students of Engineering Program, Polytechnic Kediri which had implemented industry work practice or apprenticeship in 2014/ 2015 which amounted to 210 students. The sample size was determined by using guidelines from Krecjic and Morgan for 5% error rate of 136 students. Sampling used stratified proportional random sampling method with the proportion of each stratum in 50%. The data were collected by using a questionnaire which contained "A Self-Inventory for Career Planning", quoted from Werther and Davis (1996). Inventory was commonly used to determine the interest of employees in choosing a career. Respondents' answers were given in the form of numerical rating scale by assigning a score of 1 for the "yes" answer to the preferred job and the 0 value in the answer "no" for the unpopular job. Each student was given the opportunity to choose a maximum of 6 types of work preferred. The remaining types of work are not selected, it automatically got '0' score. Data analysis was done by using descriptive analysis in the form of a percentage.

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