Abstract
This study examined the work readiness and mindset quality of fourth-year students a0t a state university during the academic year 2024–2025. It employed a descriptive-correlational design to examine the students’ demographics, their degree of work readiness, their mindset type, and the interrelations among these variables. We used a self-made questionnaire and adapted tools based on mindset to collect data from 319 students at Bohol Island State University. The data were arranged, condensed, and examined without altering any variables. The results indicated that most of the students were the right age for their level and finished their course in four years. The majority was female, resided with both parents in small households, and their parents possessed limited educational qualifications. Students were ready to work. They had better interpersonal skills than communication or technical skills. The majority of students possessed a growth mindset, holding the belief that they could enhance their skills and intelligence through diligence and education. The study revealed a weak correlation between mindset and work readiness, implying that mindset alone is not sufficient to determine work readiness. The study suggested making a career plan and training modules that focus on real-world skills, job simulations, learning about industry standards, and workshops on resilience, emotional intelligence, and leadership to help students grow and change their minds.
Keywords: Career Preparedness, Fixed Mindset, Growth Mindset, Respondents.