Preparing for an interview is an important step if you want to get a job in Korea! I will tell you about Korea's interview culture, interview preparation, and precautions in the text below.

First impressions that lead to successful interviews

First impressions are very important. When interviewing in Korea, you need to prepare an image that gives off neatness and trust. The attire for the interview should be neat and clean. If you are a woman, if you want to wear a skirt, the length of the skirt should not be too long or too short. As for the color of the clothes, you should choose white, black, etc., or light colors. There is no fixed hairstyle, but it is good to have a neat style that does not cover the forehead for both men and women. Especially when interviewing in Korea, I like not to dye my hair. If you dye it, it will be fine if it is a color that is not too steamy.

Create a positive interview atmosphere

It is good to arrive at the interview room 5-10 minutes before the interview time. It's good to greet people you meet at the interview site brightly and politely, and even if the interview is delayed or postponed, it's good to show a professional side instead of being nervous or anxious. If you are interviewing with other people, you have to pay attention even when other people are interviewing.

Basic Interview Questions and Answers Tips in Korea

When it comes to interviews, it's important to prepare and practice answers that best represent your abilities, considering potential questions. It's good to organize a story that can highlight your strengths based on the skills you wrote in your resume or cover letter.

interview self-introduction

It's pretty much a basic question in an interview. I submitted my cover letter before the interview, but I also need to introduce myself. However, it is not necessary to say everything that is written in the cover letter, but only the key points should be said. Usually, a self-introduction is only about 2-3 minutes, so in that short time, you have to show who you are, whether you have applied to other companies, and the skills you need for the job, as well as your strengths, experience, and efforts to become proficient at the job.

Interview Question: Why should we pick you?

This is a question that comes up every time in an interview. The core of the question is to find out whether the applicant has the necessary competencies to perform the job and whether the applicant is a person who fits the management philosophy, so a meaningful answer can be obtained only when the applicant has an understanding of the business field for which he or she has applied and the management philosophy pursued by the company. I could!. It's good to think of a career or experience that proves how you can contribute for the company, and provide specific examples when backing up your claims.

Interview question: How do you know about our company?

This question is your chance to show what you've been researching about the company you're applying for. You have to show your ability here without hesitation!. For example, “The company found out that it has recently started exporting goods to Vietnam. I am from Vietnam, and I have been trained in trade studies in Korea, so I am confident that I can do well in Vietnamese market research, interpretation, and marketing.”

The above are basic questions that cannot be left out of almost any interview. Other frequently asked questions are “Have you applied to other companies?”, “Are there any questions for us?”, “What kind of person do your friends say you are?” There are also The key is to understand the intent of the question and to answer it well based on the cover letter you wrote. When replying, you must speak confidently, with a clear voice and pronunciation, and speak persuasively.

Are you also preparing for a job? I hope the articles “Important things when preparing for a job in Korea” are helpful. I hope you all have a good job too.