CAREER RECOGNITION OF ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Now, the world is being tested by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many aspects of life are affected, one of which is the aspect of education especially in guidance and counseling services. One of the services that was also affected was career guidance services for elementary school students. This study aims to determine the level of career recognition for Islamic elementary school students during the covid-19 pandemic. This study uses a quantitative research design with a survey approach. The research population was all third-grade Islamic elementary school students in Kebumen. The sample consisted of 116 students. The results of this study indicate that the level of career recognition for Islamic elementary school students during the COVID-19 pandemic is in the low category (52%). The latest finding in this study is that the components of job names and work uniforms are the highest career recognition components, while the components of tasks and responsibilities as well as components of requirements and skills are the lowest career recognition components. This low level of student career recognition can actually be improved by providing guidance and counseling services in the career field, especially regarding the introduction of varieties of jobs using various informative techniques and media.