Korean word

이직

Pronunciation

Romanizationijik

Meaning

  • nounjob change

Example

다음 달에 이직을 할 거예요.ta eum ta re i ji geul hal kkeo ye yo

I plan to change jobs next month.

Illustration for 이직 (job change)

More examples

요즘 이직을 고민하고 있어요.yo jeum i ji geul ko min ha go i sseo yo

These days, I am considering changing jobs.

Core concept

A worker moves from one workplace or professional role to another.

Common phrases

  • 이직을 하다i ji geul ha da

    change jobs

  • 이직을 준비하다i ji geul chun bi ha da

    prepare for a job change

  • 이직을 고민하다i ji geul ko min ha da

    consider changing jobs

Similar words

퇴사toesa: Resignation is the act of ending employment and leaving a company.
전직cheonjik: Changing occupations means taking up a different kind of work.
재취업chaechwieop: Getting a new job after time away from work is returning to employment.

Definition in Korean

다른 회사로 가거나 직무를 바꾸는 등 일터를 바꾸는 행위를 가리키는 명사.ta reun hoe sa ro ka geo na ching mu reul pa kku neun teung il teo reul pa kku neun haeng wi reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun combines the ideas of moving and occupation, creating the image of moving one's work to a new place or role.

Usage tips

  • The word describes the career move itself, so it can be used when discussing plans, past experience, or changes shown in a resume.

Opposites

Related words

  • 이직하다ijikadachange jobsverb
  • 이직자ijikjjajob changernoun

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