CAREER INFORMATION SERVICES TO IMPROVE CAREER DECISION MAKING

Abstract

This research is derived from the problems faced in career decision making and providing conventional counseling and guidance services. The approach used is quantitative with a purposive sampling technique and research subjects are students of guidance and counseling study programs at STKIP Muhammadiyah Pringsewu. In collecting data, the researcher used documentation, interviews and questionnaires. The data were  analyzed using paired sample t-tests. The results of the analysis showed that T count was 14,667> T table 1,688, so the hypothesis was accepted. The services provided indicate  changes in students; 1) students’ ability in career decision-making is in high categories, 2) Students are able to read opportunities and make career decisions, 3) the use of electronic media is very supportive in providing services.