Higher education institutions (HEI) have a task that not only produces graduates who are successful in academic and technical expertise, but HEIs also need to ensure that HEIs graduates have high abilities and soft skills to compete in the workplace in the future. In this regard, this study was conducted to examine the impact of soft skills development strategies on the employability of graduates based on previous studies. Soft skills studied are such as communication skills, problem-solving skills, working skills in groups, leadership skills, and decision-making skills. Qualitative research design with library research methods to obtain resources in analyzing the objectives of the study was used in this study. The results of the study found that there are elements of soft skills in further improve the employability of IPT graduates. The overall results of the study have a positive impact on lecturers in HEIs in improving the soft skills of their students. This study can guide lecturers to apply soft skills that are appropriate and effective in improving the employability of IPT graduates in the future. The findings of this study are a reference for lecturers and policymakers in shaping students at the level of quality and competent higher education in the future.
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