The Influence of Career Information Service by Experiential Learning Technique on the Career Planning of XI Grade High School Students

Abstract

This study examined the influence of career information services incorporating experiential learning techniques on the career planning of eleventh-grade students at SMA Islam Samarinda. The research employed an experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The population consisted of all 81 eleventh-grade students at SMA Islam Samarinda, with a sample of 28 students selected for the intervention. Career information services using experiential learning techniques were delivered over five sessions. The initial career planning condition was assessed using a pretest, which yielded an average score of 45.37. Following the intervention, the posttest average increased to 75.78, reflecting an improvement of 30.41 points. The intervention was implemented through classical guidance sessions structured into three stages: the initial stage, the core stage (providing material and applying experiential learning techniques), and the final stage, which included follow-up activities. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in students' career planning abilities, particularly among Class XI C students, who exhibited enhanced career planning skills informed by their personal considerations. These findings underscore the effectiveness of experiential learning techniques in improving career planning among high school students.