Career guidance and consultancy for Senior High School student in Indonesia

Career guidance plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational and vocational trajectories of senior high school students in Indonesia. This systematic literature review aims to analyze the current state of career guidance in Indonesian senior high schools, focusing on guidance models, implementation challenges, and best practices. The review followed the PRISMA guidelines for systematic literature reviews. Relevant studies published between 2020–2024 were identified through electronic databases such as Sinta and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria encompassed peer-reviewed journal articles, reports, and policy papers focused on career guidance in Indonesian senior high schools. A total of 10 studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. The findings indicate that while career guidance policies exist, implementation varies significantly across schools, particularly between urban and rural areas. Major challenges include a shortage of trained counselors, inadequate resources, and lack of standardized career education. Influential factors in students’ career choices include socio-economic status, cultural norms, parental involvement, and access to career information. The review highlights emerging digital platforms as promising tools to expand access to career services. Models such as developmental guidance and person-environment fit were commonly referenced. From the findings we can conclude that there is an urgent need to strengthen career guidance services in Indonesian high schools through comprehensive counselor training, improved intersectoral collaboration, curriculum integration, and policy refinement.