Effectiveness of Career Orientation on the Career Decision-Making of College Freshmen

This study aims to evaluate the effect of career orientation programs on the career decision-making process among freshman college students. With rising numbers of students seeking higher education, it is essential to realize how career orientation programs influence their career decisions, decision-making confidence, and preparation for future professional courses. The study evaluates freshman college students' attitudes towards the components of career orientation and at what stage they are provided in the students' academic life. Through an analysis of the interaction between career orientation and decision-making, the study also aims to evaluate how career orientation programs affect students' career direction clarity and ability to make effective decisions. The findings reveal that career orientation programs have a significant impact on students' career decisions, providing them with effective guidance at decisive transition points. Based on the findings, the study provides recommendations for the enrichment and delivery of career orientation programs, with a focus on timely provision, relevant content, and long-term support to improve students' career decision-making confidence and success.