Korean word

경력직

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongnyeokjjik

Meaning

  • nounexperienced hire

Example

그 회사는 경력직을 모집하고 있어요.keu hoe sa neun kyeong nyeok jji geul mo ji pa go i sseo yo

The company is recruiting experienced hires.

Illustration for 경력직 (experienced hire)

More examples

저는 경력직으로 지원할 계획이에요.cheo neun kyeong nyeok jji geu ro chi won hal kkye hoe gi e yo

I plan to apply for a position intended for experienced hires.

Core concept

A job opening or position for a person who already has relevant work experience.

Common phrases

  • 경력직 채용kyeong nyeok jjik chae yong

    experienced hire recruitment

  • 경력직 모집kyeong nyeok jjik mo jip

    experienced hire recruitment

  • 경력직 지원자kyeong nyeok jjik chi won ja

    experienced hire applicant

Similar words

경력자kyeongnyeokjja: A worker who has built practical experience in a specific field.
경력 채용kyeongnyeok chaeyong: Recruitment that seeks people with experience in the relevant type of work.
경력사원kyeongnyeokssawon: A company employee who brings experience from earlier work.
신입sinip: A newcomer who has just entered a group such as a company or school.

Definition in Korean

회사에서 일정 기간의 관련 업무 경험을 가진 사람을 선발하기 위해 내놓는 채용 공고나 직책을 가리키는 말.hoe sa e seo il jeong ki ga nui kwal lyeon eom mu kyeong heo meul ka jin sa ra meul seon bal ha gi wi hae nae non neun chae yong kong go na chik chae geul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word combines 경력 (gyeongnyeok, "career or work experience") with 직 (jjik, "job or position") to describe a position filled by an experienced worker.

Usage tips

  • In Korean job listings, this term signals that prior experience matters rather than describing a general job for any applicant.

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