| dc.description.abstract | English proficiency is crucial in the globalization era, particularly for Indonesian
students aiming to enter the workforce. As an international language, English can
broaden horizons, reduce communication barriers, and accelerate information
exchange. Although Indonesia is still at a relatively low level of English
proficiency, it is essential to enhance English skills, especially speaking ability,
which is highly needed in the job market. This research is a descriptive quantitative
study. Data collection techniques included questionnaires and document studies.
The sample consisted of 102 respondents, selected using Slovin's formula.
Variables were measured using a Likert scale and analyzed with SPSS 25 software.
The study concluded that there is a positive correlation between anxiety and the
variable Accepting Job Vacancies. The findings indicate that higher anxiety levels
are associated with higher levels of Accepting Job Vacancies among the 2020
cohort of English Literature students at Universitas Sumatera Utara. This was
demonstrated through the hypothesis testing using Pearson Correlation, which
yielded a value of 0.745, greater than the critical value (r-table) of 0.163.
Additionally, the study found a strong relationship between anxiety and Accepting
Job Vacancies, as evidenced by a Pearson correlation value of 0.751. Based on the
interpretation table, a value within the range of 0.61–0.80 indicates a strong and
significant relationship. | en_US |
