The Effect of Self-Efficacy and Employability Skills on Graduates' Absorption Capacity Through Alumni Work Readiness as a Moderator Variable

This study is motivated by the importance of self-efficacy and employability skills in preparing graduates of the Culinary Arts Education Bachelor's degree to face a competitive world of work. The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of self-efficacy and employability skills on alumni work readiness, as well as their impact on graduate absorption. The research method used a quantitative descriptive approach with a survey method, involving 58 respondents who graduated from the Culinary Arts Education Bachelor's degree program in 2023. Data collection was carried out through online questionnaires and documentation, with data analysis using the path analysis method. The results showed that self-efficacy did not have a significant effect on alumni work readiness, while employability skills had a significant effect. This study concludes the importance of developing employability skills in improving graduate work readiness, although its relationship with graduate absorption requires further research .