Probing the Relationship between Soft Skills and Career Adaptability among Vocational College Graduates

Mohd Hazwan Mohd Puad, Muhd Khaizer Omar, Enio Kang Mohd Sufian Kang, How Shwu Pyng and Fatin Azrin Abd Rahim
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Mohd Hazwan Mohd Puad: Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Muhd Khaizer Omar: Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Enio Kang Mohd Sufian Kang: Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
How Shwu Pyng: Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Fatin Azrin Abd Rahim: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 9, 2111-2125

Abstract: In today’s era, the demand for a workforce with the right skills required by employers is very high. Students must equip themselves with additional skills beyond academic achievements and must adapt to the skills required in the workplace before they graduate. This study examines the relationship between soft skills and career adaptability among vocational college graduates. The study interprets the crucial factors and skills influencing career adaptability and success in employability among Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates in the future. The researchers used a correlation study design to explain the relationship between soft skills and career adaptability. This quantitative study involves vocational college institutions in Negeri Sembilan, specifically those majoring in the Electronic Technology field and programs. About 120 graduates were chosen as sample respondents in this study. The survey method used a questionnaire to gather feedback from graduates identified in this research. The researchers used IBM SPSS Statistics to analyze the information obtained using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings show that the level of soft skills among vocational college graduates is moderate to high. Career adaptability also depicted a similar pattern at a highlevel. There was a strong and significant correlation between soft skills and career adaptability, and teamwork skills are a dominant factor in explaining the career adaptability of graduates from vocational college.

Date: 2024
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