Role of English Fluency on Job Seekers’ Perspective in West Jakarta: English

Dwi Puji Hastuti; Rizky Mirani Desi Pratama; Cucu Ika Agustianingrum

doi:10.25217/jed.v5i1.5422

Authors

Dwi Puji Hastuti Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika, Jakarta, Indonesia
Rizky Mirani Desi Pratama Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika, Jakarta, Indonesia
Cucu Ika Agustianingrum Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25217/jed.v5i1.5422

Keywords:

English Fluency, Job Seekers, Jobs Seekers Perspective

Abstract

The unemployment rate in DKI Jakarta is still a concern; until now, many graduates from different levels of education have not found work. English fluency also become one of the requirements in looking for a job. The research aims to assess the role of English fluency possessed by job seekers by involving approximately 100 people randomly in the West Jakarta area with three sub-districts that will be used as samples, namely Cengkareng sub-district, Kalideres sub-district, and Kembangan sub-district. The sample is from high school/vocational school graduates and universities. The research uses a quantitative approach by spreading e-questionnaires and observations to job seekers. From job seekers ' perspective, the result on English fluency is that 51% are still at the beginner level, 47% are intermediate, and 2% are advanced. From a job seeker's perspective, beginner-level English skill means using basic expressions for introductions, personal details, and simple interactions and knowing everyday vocabulary and phrases, but it requires communication support. 74% need to upgrade their speaking skills to make English fluency effective for job seekers. The research examines job seekers' English fluency from their perspective.

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