Career Development Service Model in Higher Education - A Comparative Study of Career Center Services at State-Owned Universities (PTN) and Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN)

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Career Development Services in Higher Education are a crucial pillar in producing productive, work-ready graduates. In practice, each university faces various obstacles in preparing students for their careers, both in terms of infrastructure and external networks. This study compares career development service models at State Universities (PTN) and State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN), focusing on the career centers of ITS and UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. Using qualitative descriptive methods with semi-structured interviews and FGDs, the study finds similar core services but differences in structure, delivery, and program emphasis. Overall, it highlights the need to strengthen services to improve readiness and labor-market competitiveness.

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Career Development Service Model Comparison

Core services provided by PTN and PTKIN

Differences in structure, delivery, and program emphasis

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OPEN ACCESS DAWUH: Islamic Communication Journal Vol . 7 No. 1 (2026) [https://doi.org/10.62159/dawuh.v7i1](https://doi.org/10.62159/dawuh.v7i1) Career Development Service Model in Higher Education: A Comparative Study of Career Center Services at StateOwned Universities (PTN) and Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN) Nur Fitriyani Hardi 1 *, Noor Saif Muhammad Mussafi2, Siti Rohaya3, Citra Widyastuti4 1,2,3,4 Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University of Yogyakarta Email*: [nurfitriyanihardi@gmail.com](nurfitriyanihardi@gmail.com) | Received: 26 December 2025 | Revised: 28 January 2026 | Accepted: 27 February 2026 | | --- | --- | --- | Abstract Career Development Services in Higher Education are a crucial pillar in producing productive, work-ready graduates. In practice, each university faces various obstacles in preparing students for their careers, both in terms of infrastructure and external networks. This study aims to compare career development service models at State Universities (PTN) and State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN), focusing on the career centers of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) and UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through semi-structured interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) involving career center administrators. The results show that both institutions provide similar core services, including career counseling, job vacancy information, recruitment programs, job fairs, and tracer studies. These services are designed to bridge the gap between graduates and the labor market while enhancing students’competencies and employability. However, differences are found in institutional structure, service delivery, and program emphasis. ITS demonstrates a stronger system in managing career portals and establishing partnerships with industry, which facilitates alumni connections with companies. In contrast, UIN Sunan Kalijaga shows greater emphasis on career preparation through structured graduation briefing programs and continuous career guidance. In conclusion, although PTN and PTKIN share similar objectives in supporting student career development, their service models differ in implementation strategies and institutional priorities. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening career center services to improve graduate readiness and competitiveness in the labor market. Keywords: Career Development Services, PTN, PTKIN. | Publisher’s Note:
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This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0) | | | --- | --- | | license ([https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)). | | | --- | --- | INTRODUCTION Developments in the world of work are increasingly dynamic in line with rapid technological advancements and global competition. This transformation requires higher education institutions to produce graduates who are not only academically competent but also possess strong employability skills and career readiness (Jackson, 2015) . In recent years, the concept of employability has shifted toward a more holistic perspective, emphasizing adaptability, lifelong learning, and career self-management (Succi & Canovi, 2020) . Recent studies also emphasize that employability should not be understood merely as the ability to obtain a first job, but as a set of capabilities that enables graduates to enter, sustain, and adapt within changing career contexts. Huang et al. (2022) found that educational practice and student engagement contribute to the development of graduates’ soft skil

FAQs

What is the purpose of this comparative study on career development services?

To compare career development service models at State Universities (PTN) and State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN), focusing on the career centers at ITS and UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta.

What research method does the study use?

It uses a qualitative descriptive approach with semi-structured interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) involving career center administrators.

What core career development services are found in both institutions?

Both institutions provide similar core services, including career counseling, job vacancy information, recruitment programs, job fairs, and tracer studies.

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