Korean word

경력자

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongnyeokjja

Meaning

  • nounexperienced worker

Example

이 회사는 경력자를 우대합니다.i hoe sa neun kyeong nyeok jja reul u dae ham ni da

This company prefers experienced workers.

Illustration for 경력자 (experienced worker)

More examples

채용 공고에는 경력자를 우대한다는 문구가 있었다.chae yong kong go e neun kyeong nyeok jja reul u dae han da neun mun gu ga i sseot tta

The job advertisement said that experienced workers were preferred.

Core concept

A person who brings practical work experience in a particular field or job.

Common phrases

  • 경력자 우대kyeong nyeok jja u dae

    preference for experienced workers

  • 경력자 채용공고kyeong nyeok jja chae yong gong go

    job posting for experienced workers

  • 경력자 지원kyeong nyeok jja chi won

    applications by experienced workers

Similar words

경험자kyeongheomja: A person who has actually done a particular task, activity, or type of work.
숙련자sungnyeonja: A person with strong, practiced skills for carrying out a particular job.
전문가cheonmunga: A person recognized for advanced knowledge or skill in a particular field.

Definition in Korean

특정 분야나 직무에서 실무 경험을 가진 사람.teuk jjeong pu nya na ching mu e seo sil mu kyeong heo meul ka jin sa ram

Word origin

경력자 (gyeongnyeokjja, "experienced person") combines 경력 (gyeongnyeok, "work experience") with 자 (jja, "person").

Usage tips

  • The word is useful in hiring contexts, but mentioning a person's experience or duties gives a clearer description in everyday conversation.

Opposites

Related words

  • 경력kyeongnyeokprofessional experiencenoun
  • 경력증명서kyeongnyeokjjeungmyeongseoemployment history certificatenoun

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