Pendampingan Manajemen Karir Digital Berbasis Psikologi Komunikasi: Penguatan Soft Skill Public Speaking dan Hard Skill Desain CV Siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan

Abstract

Abstract: This community service program aimed to improve the competencies of vocational high school (SMK) students through the development of public speaking as a soft skill and digital Curriculum Vitae (CV) preparation as a hard skill. These competencies are essential in strengthening students’ communication abilities and equipping them with practical skills to prepare supporting documents for entering the workforce. The program employed a participatory training approach consisting of preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation stages. The preparation stage involved coordination with relevant stakeholders and the development of training materials. The main activities included theoretical instruction and practical exercises in public speaking, covering techniques for building self-confidence, managing verbal and nonverbal communication, and delivering messages effectively in front of an audience. The program also provided hands-on training in creating digital CVs using Canva, with an emphasis on appropriate structure, relevant information, and effective document presentation. Monitoring was conducted through observations of participants’ involvement and engagement throughout the activities, while evaluation was based on their ability to practice public speaking techniques and independently create digital CVs. The results indicated an improvement in participants’ understanding and skills in applying basic public speaking techniques and producing digital CVs as supporting documents for workforce readiness. This program is expected to contribute to strengthening vocational students’ communication competencies and practical skills in preparation for their future careers.

Abstrak: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) melalui penguatan soft skill public speaking dan hard skill penyusunan Curriculum Vitae (CV) digital. Penguasaan kedua kompetensi tersebut penting sebagai bekal bagi siswa dalam meningkatkan kemampuan komunikasi serta mempersiapkan dokumen pendukung untuk memasuki dunia kerja. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan menggunakan pendekatan pelatihan partisipatif yang meliputi tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan, monitoring, dan evaluasi. Tahap persiapan dilakukan melalui koordinasi dengan pihak terkait dan penyusunan materi pelatihan. Selanjutnya, kegiatan inti berupa penyampaian materi dan praktik public speaking yang mencakup teknik membangun kepercayaan diri, pengelolaan komunikasi verbal dan nonverbal, serta penyampaian pesan di hadapan audiens. Pelatihan juga dilengkapi dengan praktik penyusunan CV digital menggunakan Canva dengan memperhatikan struktur, kelengkapan informasi, dan penyajian dokumen yang relevan. Monitoring dilakukan melalui observasi terhadap partisipasi dan keterlibatan peserta selama kegiatan, sedangkan evaluasi dilakukan berdasarkan kemampuan peserta dalam mempraktikkan public speaking dan menyusun CV digital secara mandiri. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa peserta mengalami peningkatan pemahaman dan keterampilan dalam menerapkan teknik dasar public speaking serta mampu menghasilkan CV digital sebagai dokumen pendukung kesiapan memasuki dunia kerja. Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam penguatan kompetensi komunikasi dan keterampilan praktis siswa SMK.