The Perspective of Youth Financial Literacy, Education and Profession on Recruitment
Keywords:
Financial Literracy, content creation, Recruitment, HR Perspective, Youth EmployabilityAbstract
Introduction/Main Objectives: This study examines the perspectives of human resource managers on young job candidates who possess financial literacy and engage in content creation as a side profession. The research aims to understand how these non-traditional qualifications influence recruitment decisions in the evolving digital economy, where youth are increasingly developing diverse skill sets beyond their formal education.
Background Problems: The emergence of young candidates with financial literacy and content creation experience presents a challenge to traditional recruitment paradigms that primarily value academic credentials and linear career paths. This study addresses the research problem of how HR managers evaluate and weigh these non-traditional qualifications against conventional criteria, particularly in the Indonesian context where digital literacy and financial awareness among youth have significantly improved in recent years.
Novelty: This research provides novel insights by specifically focusing on the recruiter's perspective regarding candidates with dual competencies - traditional education combined with financial literacy and digital content creation skills. The study breaks new ground by examining how these multifaceted qualifications are perceived in the recruitment process, offering valuable insights for both job seekers and educational institutions in adapting to changing market demands.
Research Methods: The study employed a qualitative phenomenological approach, conducting in-depth interviews with five participants comprising two HR managers from manufacturing and technology sectors and three job seekers with active content creation backgrounds in Malang. Data collection utilized semi-structured interviews and document analysis, with thematic analysis applied to identify key patterns and insights regarding recruitment perspectives and criteria.
Finding/Results: The findings reveal that HR managers perceive financial literacy as an indicator of analytical thinking and responsibility, while content creation experience demonstrates creativity and digital proficiency. However, these non-traditional qualifications remain supplementary to core job competencies. Technology sectors show greater appreciation for these skills compared to traditional industries, though concerns about divided attention and professional image persist among recruiters.
Conclusion: The study concludes that while financial literacy and content creation experience enhance youth employability, they serve as complementary assets rather than primary qualifications. Job seekers should strategically present these skills while maintaining strong core competencies. The research implications suggest the need for educational institutions to integrate financial literacy and digital skills development while helping students balance traditional and modern career preparation approaches.
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