Business and Workplace Series EP 14: "Job Interviews: Answering Like a Pro"

 

Episode 14: "Job Interviews: Answering Like a Pro"

“안녕하세요! (Annyeonghaseyo!) Today’s episode will help you ace job interviews in Korean. We’ll cover essential vocabulary, common questions, and professional phrases to help you stand out."

[1: Key Vocabulary ]

"Here’s some essential vocabulary for job interviews:

• 면접 (myeonjeop) – Interview
• 지원서 (jiwonseo) – Application form
• 경력 (gyeongnyeok) – Work experience
• 장점 (jangjeom) – Strengths
• 단점 (danjeom) – Weaknesses
• 직무 (jikmu) – Job duties

[2: Common Interview Questions and Useful Phrases ]

1. Introduce Yourself:

• Question: '간단히 자기소개를 해 주세요.'
  (Gandani jagisogaereul hae juseyo.) – Please introduce yourself briefly.
• Answer: '안녕하세요. 저는 [이름]입니다. [전공/경력] 경험이 있습니다.'
  (Annyeonghaseyo. Jeoneun [name]-imnida. [jeongong/gyeongnyeok] gyeongheomi itseumnida.) – Hello, I’m [name]. I have experience in [field/major].

2. Why Did You Apply?

• Question: '왜 이 회사에 지원하셨나요?'
  (Wae i hoesa-e jiwonhasyeotnayo?) – Why did you apply to this company?
• Answer: '이 회사의 성장 가능성과 가치관이 저와 잘 맞는다고 생각했습니다.'
  (I hoesaui seongjang ganeungseong-gwa gachigwani jeowa jal majneundago saenggakhaetseumnida.) – I believe this company’s growth potential and values align well with mine.

3. Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Question: '본인의 장점과 단점을 말씀해 주세요.'
  (Bonin-ui jangjeom-gwa danjeomeul malseumhae juseyo.) – Please tell us about your strengths and weaknesses.
• Answer:
  • 장점 (jangjeom): '제 장점은 책임감과 문제 해결 능력입니다.'
    (Je jangjeomeun chaegimgam-gwa munje haegyeol neungnyeog-imnida.) – My strengths are responsibility and problem-solving skills.
  • 단점 (danjeom): '제 단점은 지나치게 세부적인 것에 집중하는 것입니다. 하지만 이를 개선하려고 노력하고 있습니다.'
    (Je danjeomeun jinachige sebujeogin geose jeopjunghaneun geos-imnida. Hajiman ireul gaeseonharyeogo noryeokhago itseumnida.) – My weakness is focusing too much on details, but I’m working to improve it.

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[3: Practice Dialogue]

Scenario: Job Interview

Interviewer:
안녕하세요. 간단히 자기소개를 해 주세요.
(Annyeonghaseyo. Gandani jagisogaereul hae juseyo.) – Hello. Please introduce yourself briefly.

You:
안녕하세요. 저는 [이름]입니다. IT 분야에서 5년의 경력이 있으며, 문제 해결과 프로젝트 관리에 강점이 있습니다.
(Annyeonghaseyo. Jeoneun [name]-imnida. IT bunnyaeseo o-nyeon-ui gyeongnyeogi itseumyeo, munje haegyeol-gwa peurojekteu gwallie gangjeomi itseumnida.) – Hello. I’m [name]. I have 5 years of experience in IT, with strengths in problem-solving and project management.

Interviewer:
왜 이 회사에 지원하셨나요?
(Wae i hoesa-e jiwonhasyeotnayo?) – Why did you apply to this company?

You:
이 회사의 혁신적인 프로젝트와 가치관이 저와 잘 맞는다고 생각했습니다.
(I hoesaui hyeoksinjeogin peurojekteu-gwa gachigwani jeowa jal majneundago saenggakhaetseumnida.) – I believe this company’s innovative projects and values align well with mine.

Interviewer:
본인의 장점과 단점을 말씀해 주세요.
(Bonin-ui jangjeom-gwa danjeomeul malseumhae juseyo.) – Please tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.

You:
제 장점은 팀워크와 의사소통 능력입니다. 단점은 세부적인 것에 지나치게 집중하는 것입니다. 하지만 이를 개선하려고 노력 중입니다.
(Je jangjeomeun timwork-gwa uisasotong neungnyeog-imnida. Danjeomeun sebujeogin geose jinachige jeopjunghaneun geos-imnida. Hajiman ireul gaeseonharyeogo noryeok jung-imnida.) – My strengths are teamwork and communication skills. My weakness is focusing too much on details, but I’m working to improve it.

“You did fantastic today! See you next time! Goodbye!”