8/27 Talk about corporate recruitment by Korean corporations.

Large Korean companies hire new employees through an open recruitment process.

ex> Some companies didn't hire new employees because of the bad economy.

Typically, these yearly recruitments take place in the fall.

* yearly recruitment: 연례 공채

ex> The government is asking large companies to expand yearly recruitment.

Many job seekers apply for various positions. First, applicants submit their resumes and statements of purpose.

ex> You need to submit your resume on time.

* statement of purpose: 자기 소개서

A group of qualified applicants move on to the next round. The next rounds are interviews with different level of management. Applicants are tested on various skill sets and values.

* be tested on: ~에 대한 검증을 받다

ex> I was tested on my English proficiency.

* different levels of management: 여러 경영진

Different screening methods are being added these days. Such means include group discussions or mock presentations. The best contenders make it to the final round, which is an interview with high-ranking executives.

* make it to the final round: 최종 단계에 진출하다

ex> She made it to the final round of the audition.

* mock presentation: 모의 발표

* high-ranking executive: 고위 임원

@ I applied to several companies.  여러 군데 지원했어.

@ Related Topics>> Open Recruitment (2011.2.3)