The Perceived Competence of Psychology Graduates on Transition to Industrial Work Setting

This study investigates the perceived competence and the actual performance of Psychology Graduates from Pamantasan ng Cabuyao during Industrial On-the-job Training as their competence is measured in different areas of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. That utilizes a quantitative approach, self-validated questionnaires were administered to measure the graduates' perceptions and supervisors' evaluations. The results of this study revealed that there is a significant difference in knowledge, skills, and abilities in terms of their perceived and actual competence, with mean scores indicating higher perceived competence than actual performance. Despite this gap, Psychology Graduates demonstrate competence crucial for various industries, suggesting potential success as HR professionals as said in a study (Ontok-Balah, 2023).