Finding A Job In Korea

Finding a Job in KoreaPrepared by

Saem Yi Na, Sang Eun, Nanhee, and Seung Tae

PrerequisitesSouth Korea U.S.A.Very focusedGPA 3.6 / 4.5 ScaleTOEIC 750 / 1,000 - Costs $39, 2hr test, allowed

to take it once a month- TOEIC SpeakingServices Activities - Teaching children, give blood,

day care, convalescent centerEducation is very important- Very important where you

went to school (SKY)

Broad perspectiveGPA (Depends on the field)- There is expectation. You are

more than just grades.Test (also depends)- Core key competency such as

reasoning, leadership, etc.Work experience- U.S. students work as students

while Korean students only focus on studying.

Leadership involvementEducation: Different perspective

PrerequisitesSouth Korea U.S.A.Age, gender, appearance,

etc.,- Male (2yrs military, 2 yrs

missionary work)- OPT discouraged, the day

they graduate they return home to find a position.

- Age 26- Jol-up-you-bo (student status

preferred)Men 7 : 3 WomenEnglish and Chinese

Speakers preferred

Age, Sex, appearance not discriminated

Men and women have equal opportunity for a position.

Language

Finding a jobSouth Korea U.S.A.Networking important, but

different. Very tied.- Seniority- Structured- Has the same look.Much more formalGong-chae: They post

available job positions onwww.incruit.co.krwww.scout.co.krwww.jobkorea.co.kr

Networking- Contacting- Uniqueness

Resume South Korea U.S.A.Formal & personalOnly accepted through

internetPersonal information

(picture, age, family etc.,) Certificate (Ja-geok-jeung)Awards (Sang-jang)Detailed, lists every single

thing.Missionary work: don’t

mention organization

Detailed information about what you have done in the previous employment

You lists certificates and awards, but not in the same way.

Resume

Cover letterSouth Korea U.S.A.Much more structuredForm provided by the

company you are applying for.

Mainly talks about who you are and how you can help the company grow.

Detailed

IntroductionYou decide what goes in

it.What you are going to do

for the company.Only list things that are

relevant to the jobConcise.Emphasis.

Cover Letter

TestsSouth Korea U.S.A.In-sung test- How you can fit in the

companyJeok-sung test- Your ability to fulfill the

responsibilities and tasks

Depends on where you work.- Big companies wants to see

how well you function in the company.

Drug test such as TB, AISD, etc., (Health care, transportation)

Accountant, finance (proficiency)

Criminal background (Teaching)

Credit checks.

InterviewsSouth Korea U.S.A.Two times- 1st interview with

business team.- 2nd interview with the

head of the companyMust dress niceNo thank you letter

requiredTakes 5 – 30 days to hear

from themSmall vs Big

Multiple interviews (3-5)Ex) Goldman & Sachs- 11 Telephone interviews - 6 Personal interviewsThey interview you while

having a lunchThank you letter –

courtesyDepends on how big of

hurry they are in.

Additional testSouth Korea U.S.A.Physical test- Mandatory

It depends on the position.

Listed on the job description

- Must be able to reach overhead

- Must be able to reach 50Ibs

Because of the law, you can only do such test if it is a requirement for the job.

- Ex) Airline pilot, BYUH (TB test), etc.

First day at workSouth Korea U.S.A.Training- 2 to 3 months- Structured and very formal- Paid 80% of promised

salary.Stationing- Company decides which

department you will be stationed at.

- Your major doesn’t matter- Watch and listen

You are working while being trained.

Paid 100%.Your responsibility and

position as described in the posting.

ResourcesMi Oak Lee Kim Austin

PresidentPowerExec Search &

Consulting, Inc.,www.PowerExecSearch.c

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Executive DirectorCareer & Alumni

Servicesaustink@byuh.edu