Correlation Analysis of Student’s Competencies and Employ-Ability Tracer Study of Telkom University Graduates

A tracer study is an essential tool for universities to analyze education implementation as indicated by alumnus performance in the industry. This research elaborates on correlation analysis between students’ competencies obtained during study at Telkom University and waiting time for the first job. This correlation is essential to investigate how the suitability of education accelerates alums’ careers. Our results show that suitability of education and time waiting are highly correlated, with more than 90%. Here, the competency’s importance is ranked. It shows that course knowledge, hard skills, and communication are the three most essential competencies in Telkom University alums’ professional careers. Moreover, to validate the consistency of alumni perception used in data analysis with industry opinion as alumnus employer, a consistency score of 93.63% was computed, which means they are consistent. Furthermore, in this research, the logit model used in analyzing the survey has several key benefits. It allows the researchers to examine the intricate connections between different variables and outcomes, providing valuable insights into the factors that shape graduates’ career paths and achievements.