Korean Conversation · Level 374
15 words
Korean word
구직
Pronunciation
Romanizationkujik
Meaning
- nounjob search
Example
요즘 구직을 하고 있어요.yo jeum ku ji geul ha go i sseo yo
I've been looking for a job lately.
More examples
이력서를 여러 곳에 제출해서 본격적으로 구직에 나섰어요.i ryeok sseo reul yeo reo ko se che chul hae seo pon gyeok jjeo geu ro ku ji ge na seo sseo yo
I submitted my resume to several places and started actively looking for a job.
Core concept
The active process of looking for work and preparing to obtain a suitable position.
Common phrases
구직 활동ku jik hwal dong
job search activities
구직 정보ku jik cheong bo
job search information
구직 사이트ku jik sa i teu
job search site
Similar words
구인kuin: Recruiting people to fill available jobs.
취업chwieop: Starting work in a job after obtaining a position.
구직활동kujikwaldong: Practical steps such as writing a resume and sending applications to find work.
구직자kujikjja: A person who is actively looking for work.
Definition in Korean
직업을 얻기 위해 일자리를 찾는 상태나 행동을 가리키는 명사.chi geo beul eot kki wi hae il ja ri reul chan neun sang tae na haeng dong eul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
It is a Sino-Korean compound whose first element means seeking or requesting and whose second means occupation, together describing the pursuit of employment.
Usage tips
- It covers the whole period of looking for work, including checking listings and preparing applications, rather than only the moment of getting hired.