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This study aimed to reveal the dimension of employment barrier and the effect of the employment barrier and social support, as a correspondence variable of employment barrier, to career decision-making self-efficacy and employment preparation behaviors. Through on&offline survey of MICE job seekers, 241 valid responses were collected. The result of analysis showed that lack of employment information and low self-understanding have negative effects on career decision-making self-efficacy and low self-understanding, and low competences for employment have negative effects on employment preparation behavior. The study also proved that only emotional support and appraisal support among the social supports have positive effects on career decision-making self-efficacy and employment preparation behavior. In addition, this research affirmed the results of previous studies by confirming the positive relation between career decision-making self-efficacy and employment preparation behavior. Based on the results, this study presents academic and practical implications for improving MICE job market. These will contribute to lower the perceived level of employment barriers by job seekers who are looking for the entry into the MICE field, and enhance their employment preparation behavior as well. The findings of this paper also could provide empirical basement for policy formation.