Submitted by: Tanti Chandra, Putri Ayu<\/strong>
\nOn: Aug 20, 2025 @ 3:19 PM<\/strong>
\nIP: 114.10.139.105<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n
\nIndependent Internship Program (MBKM) on the development of Soft Skills, Hard Skills, and
\nWork Readiness of Mulawarman University students. The main focus of the study is how
\nstudents improve their work readiness by improving soft skills and hard skills after undergoing
\nthe MBKM program. The results of the study prove that Soft Skills (X1) and Hard Skills (X2)
\nhave a significant impact on Work Readiness (Y) simultaneously. Students who experience an
\nincrease in soft skills and hard skills after undergoing the MBKM program feel more ready to
\nenter the workforce. This finding shows that work readiness can be achieved by developing
\neffective soft skills and improving relevant hard skills. The study also revealed that soft skills
\nsuch as communication skills, inter-member cooperation, and in handling problems have a
\ncrucial role in increasing the level of student readiness to work. Meanwhile, improving hard
\nskills, including technical and intellectual abilities, also plays a significant role in supporting
\nwork readiness. Although there is an increase in work readiness with the MBKM program,
\nthere are challenges in optimal implementation, especially related to the application of soft
\nskills and hard skills in real work situations. Therefore, a comprehensive and sustainable
\nstrategy is needed to continuously improve students’ work readiness by developing soft skills
\nand hard skills continuously. Overall, the MBKM program has proven effective in facilitating
\nefforts to develop students’ soft skills and hard skills, thereby increasing their readiness to work.
\nThis program makes a significant contribution in creating graduates who are ready to face
\nchallenges in the professional world and can adapt to their work scope which tends to change
\nand compete with each other.<\/strong><\/li>\n