The Impact of Internship Experience on Job Readiness among youth: a mediating model of Psychological Capital

Abstract

In the age of technology and Fierce competition, every company wants its employees to be the best at their work, be well aware of the tasks, responsibilities, and skills required. With today’s tough job market, it’s important for freshers to understand their roles beforehand, and internships really come to the rescue here. This research examines the impact of internships on job readiness. As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, fresh graduates need to possess not only academic knowledge but also practical skills and workplace awareness. But the impact of Internship Experience on Job Readiness differs from person to person, which indicates the existence of another variable that mediates the relationship between Internship Experience and Job Readiness. This paper aims to study the impact of Internship Experience on Job Readiness with a mediating role of Psychological Capital. The findings indicate that there is a significant positive relationship between the concerned variables. The results shows that Internship Experience directly and indirectly via Psychological Capital impacts Job Readiness. Thus, it helps in bridging the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application.