Navigating a company recruitment fair (job fair) in Korea requires specific vocabulary and phrases to make a good impression and gather necessary information. This guide provides essential Korean expressions for attending these events, from registration and asking questions to networking effectively. Mastering these phrases will help you confidently engage with company representatives and explore potential career opportunities in Korea.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 기업 채용 설명회 참가하기
Pronunciation: gi-eop chae-yong seol-myeong-hoe cham-ga-ha-gi
Meaning: Attending a company recruitment fair
Basic Phrases for Registration and Entry
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Expression: 사전 등록은 어디서 하나요?
Pronunciation: sa-jeon deung-rok-eun eo-di-seo ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Where can I pre-register? -
Expression: 현장 등록도 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: hyeon-jang deung-rok-do ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is on-site registration possible? -
Expression: 참가 신청서를 작성해야 하나요?
Pronunciation: cham-ga sin-cheong-seo-reul jak-seong-hae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do I need to fill out an application form? -
Expression: 입장료가 있나요?
Pronunciation: ip-jang-nyo-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there an entrance fee? -
Expression: 채용 설명회 일정표 좀 받을 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: chae-yong seol-myeong-hoe il-jeong-pyo jom bad-eul su it-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could I get a schedule for the recruitment fair? -
Expression: [회사 이름] 부스는 어디에 있나요?
Pronunciation: [hoe-sa i-reum] bu-seu-neun eo-di-e it-na-yo?
Meaning: Where is the [Company Name] booth? -
Expression: 이 행사는 몇 시까지 하나요?
Pronunciation: i haeng-sa-neun myeot si-kka-ji ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Until what time does this event run? -
Expression: 팜플렛이나 자료가 있나요?
Pronunciation: pam-peul-let-i-na ja-ryo-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any pamphlets or materials? -
Expression: 명찰을 받아야 하나요?
Pronunciation: myeong-chal-eul bad-a-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do I need to get a name tag? -
Expression: 와이파이 비밀번호가 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: wa-i-pa-i bi-mil-beon-ho-ga mu-eot-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the Wi-Fi password? -
Expression: 화장실은 어디에 있나요?
Pronunciation: hwa-jang-sil-eun eo-di-e it-na-yo?
Meaning: Where is the restroom? -
Expression: 잠시 앉아서 쉴 곳이 있나요?
Pronunciation: jam-si an-ja-seo swil got-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a place to sit and rest for a moment?
Asking Questions About the Company
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Expression: 회사 문화에 대해 설명해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: hoe-sa mun-hwa-e dae-hae seol-myeong-hae ju-sil su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you explain the company culture? -
Expression: 어떤 인재를 찾고 계신가요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon in-jae-reul chat-go gye-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: What kind of talent are you looking for? -
Expression: 신입 사원 연봉은 어느 정도인가요?
Pronunciation: sin-ip sa-won yeon-bong-eun eo-neu jeong-do-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the approximate salary for new employees? -
Expression: 복지 혜택은 어떤 것들이 있나요?
Pronunciation: bok-ji hye-taek-eun eo-tteon geot-deul-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: What kind of welfare benefits are there? -
Expression: 채용 절차는 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: chae-yong jeol-cha-neun eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What is the hiring process like? -
Expression: 이 직무에 필요한 역량은 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: i jik-mu-e pil-yo-han yeok-ryang-eun mu-eot-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What competencies are required for this position? -
Expression: 외국인도 지원할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: oe-guk-in-do ji-won-hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can foreigners also apply? -
Expression: 인턴십 프로그램이 있나요?
Pronunciation: in-teon-sip peu-ro-geu-raem-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you have an internship program? -
Expression: 지원 마감일은 언제인가요?
Pronunciation: ji-won ma-gam-il-eun eon-je-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: When is the application deadline? -
Expression: 근무 환경은 어떤 편인가요?
Pronunciation: geun-mu hwan-gyeong-eun eo-tteon pyeon-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the work environment like? -
Expression: 해외 근무 기회가 있나요?
Pronunciation: hae-oe geun-mu gi-hoe-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there opportunities to work abroad? -
Expression: 회사 성장에 대한 비전은 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: hoe-sa seong-jang-e dae-han bi-jeon-eun mu-eot-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the company’s vision for growth?
Networking Phrases
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Expression: 안녕하세요, 저는 [이름]이라고 합니다.
Pronunciation: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo, jeo-neun [i-reum]-i-ra-go ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Hello, my name is [Name]. -
Expression: 만나서 반갑습니다.
Pronunciation: man-na-seo ban-gap-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Nice to meet you. -
Expression: 저는 [대학교/전공]을 공부하고 있습니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun [dae-hak-gyo/jeon-gong]-eul gong-bu-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I am studying [University/Major]. -
Expression: [회사 이름]에 관심이 많습니다.
Pronunciation: [hoe-sa i-reum]-e gwan-sim-i man-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I am very interested in [Company Name]. -
Expression: 명함 한 장 주실 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: myeong-ham han jang ju-sil su it-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could I have your business card? -
Expression: 제 명함입니다.
Pronunciation: je myeong-ham-im-ni-da.
Meaning: Here is my business card. -
Expression: 나중에 연락드려도 될까요?
Pronunciation: na-jung-e yeol-lak-deu-ryeo-do doel-kka-yo?
Meaning: May I contact you later? -
Expression: 어떤 분야에 관심이 있으신가요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon bun-ya-e gwan-sim-i it-eu-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: What field are you interested in? (Asking another attendee) -
Expression: 좋은 정보 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: jo-eun jeong-bo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for the good information. -
Expression: 링크드인(LinkedIn)에서도 연결할 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: ling-keu-deu-in-e-seo-do yeon-gyeol-hal su it-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Could we connect on LinkedIn as well? -
Expression: 오늘 만나서 이야기 나눌 수 있어서 좋았습니다.
Pronunciation: o-neul man-na-seo i-ya-gi na-nul su it-eo-seo jo-at-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: It was nice meeting and talking with you today. -
Expression: 혹시 추천해주실 만한 다른 부스가 있나요?
Pronunciation: hok-si chu-cheon-hae-ju-sil man-han da-reun bu-seu-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any other booths you would recommend?
Korean Culture Notes
Dress Code: Business casual or formal business attire is generally expected at Korean job fairs. Dressing professionally shows respect and seriousness about your job search.
Punctuality: Arriving on time, or even slightly early, is important. It demonstrates your eagerness and respect for the event organizers and company representatives.
Business Cards (명함 – Myeongham): Prepare your own business cards, even as a student (listing your name, university, major, contact info). When receiving a business card, accept it with both hands, take a moment to read it, and treat it respectfully. Offer your card similarly.
Show Respect: Use formal language (존댓말 – jondaetmal) when speaking with company representatives and older attendees. Bow slightly when greeting and thanking people. Active listening and showing genuine interest are key.
Follow-Up: If you receive a business card and had a meaningful conversation, consider sending a brief, polite follow-up email within a day or two, thanking the representative for their time and reiterating your interest.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A university student (A) approaches a representative (B) at the booth of ‘ABC Company’ during a recruitment fair.
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Expression: A: 안녕하세요. ABC 회사 채용 정보에 대해 여쭤보고 싶어서 왔습니다. 저는 김민지라고 합니다.
Pronunciation: A: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo. ei-bi-ssi hoe-sa chae-yong jeong-bo-e dae-hae yeo-jjwo-bo-go sip-eo-seo wat-seum-ni-da. jeo-neun gim-min-ji-ra-go ham-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Hello. I came because I’d like to ask about recruitment information for ABC Company. My name is Kim Minji. -
Expression: B: 네, 안녕하세요, 김민지 씨. 반갑습니다. 무엇이 궁금하신가요?
Pronunciation: B: ne, an-nyeong-ha-se-yo, gim-min-ji ssi. ban-gap-seum-ni-da. mu-eot-i gung-geum-ha-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, hello, Ms. Kim Minji. Nice to meet you. What are you curious about? -
Expression: A: 저는 컴퓨터 공학을 전공하고 있는데, 혹시 신입 개발자 채용 계획이 있으신가요? 그리고 신입 사원에게 요구되는 주요 기술 스택이 궁금합니다.
Pronunciation: A: jeo-neun keom-pyu-teo gong-hak-eul jeon-gong-ha-go it-neun-de, hok-si sin-ip gae-bal-ja chae-yong gye-hoek-i it-eu-sin-ga-yo? geu-ri-go sin-ip sa-won-e-ge yo-gu-doe-neun ju-yo gi-sul seu-taek-i gung-geum-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: A: I’m majoring in Computer Science. Do you happen to have plans to hire new developers? Also, I’m curious about the main technology stack required for new employees. -
Expression: B: 네, 마침 하반기에 신입 개발자를 채용할 예정입니다. 주로 자바와 스프링 프레임워크 경험을 중요하게 보고 있습니다. 관련 프로젝트 경험이 있으시면 더 좋고요. 여기 관련 자료가 있으니 한번 살펴보세요.
Pronunciation: B: ne, ma-chim ha-ban-gi-e sin-ip gae-bal-ja-reul chae-yong-hal ye-jeong-im-ni-da. ju-ro ja-ba-wa seu-peu-ring peu-re-im-wo-keu gyeong-heom-eul jung-yo-ha-ge bo-go it-seum-ni-da. gwal-lyeon peu-ro-jek-teu gyeong-heom-i it-eu-si-myeon deo jo-ko-yo. yeo-gi gwal-lyeon ja-ryo-ga it-eu-ni han-beon sal-pyeo-bo-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, we are planning to hire new developers in the second half of the year. We primarily look for experience with Java and the Spring framework. Related project experience is even better. Here are some related materials, please take a look. -
Expression: A: 아, 그렇군요! 자세한 설명과 자료 정말 감사합니다. 혹시 명함 한 장 받을 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: A: a, geu-reo-kun-yo! ja-se-han seol-myeong-gwa ja-ryo jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da. hok-si myeong-ham han jang bad-eul su it-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: A: Oh, I see! Thank you so much for the detailed explanation and materials. Could I possibly get your business card? -
Expression: B: 네, 여기 있습니다. 궁금한 점이 더 생기시면 이메일로 편하게 문의 주세요.
Pronunciation: B: ne, yeo-gi it-seum-ni-da. gung-geum-han jeom-i deo saeng-gi-si-myeon i-me-il-lo pyeon-ha-ge mun-ui ju-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, here you go. If you have more questions later, feel free to contact me via email.
Practice Tips
Attending a recruitment fair can be a bit nerve-wracking, but preparation is key! Try practicing these phrases out loud, maybe even role-playing with a friend~ Research the participating companies beforehand so you can ask specific, informed questions. Prepare your self-introduction and have your resume and business cards ready. Remember to be polite, confident, and show genuine interest! Good luck with your job search! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/Good luck!)
