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Hanyang University Job Fair Draws More Than 100 Companies, Largest Since COVID-19

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • Hanyang University held a three-day job fair in Seoul from Sept. 1 to 3, attracting more than 100 companies and institutions, the largest event since the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The fair recorded 2,978 visitors and 8,828 consultations with recruiters, while five company briefings drew 559 participants.
  • Major conglomerates, financial firms and public institutions offered students information about jobs, hiring procedures and required skills.

More than 100 companies and institutions gathered at Hanyang University’s Seoul campus for what the university described as its largest job fair since COVID-19. Samsung, Hyundai, LG, POSCO, GS, Shinsegae and CJ were among the participating conglomerates, alongside financial companies and public institutions.

The fair ran from Sept. 1 to 3 at the Olympic Gymnasium in Seongdong-gu. Students met recruiters at individual company booths for one-on-one advice on available positions, hiring procedures, required skills and how to prepare for employment.

A total of 2,978 people attended over the three days. The company consultation sessions drew 2,776 participants and generated 8,828 consultations. Daily consultations rose from 2,807 on the first day to 2,833 on the second and 3,188 on the final day. Hanyang said some students waited as long as an hour to speak with recruiters.

I liked that I could meet company representatives and current employees from various industries in one place and ask them directly about jobs and hiring processes.

· Woo Ji-wookA fourth-year information engineering student described the value of speaking directly with recruiters and employees.

The event covered a wide range of industries. About 15 financial-sector companies participated, including banks, securities firms and insurers. Five recruitment briefings attracted 559 students, including upperclassmen preparing for jobs, younger students exploring career options and international students seeking employment in South Korea.

Woo Ji-wook, a fourth-year information engineering student, said meeting employees from companies across different industries helped him think more concretely about the experience and skills he should build. Hanyang said it plans to continue programs that connect students and employers while reflecting changes in hiring practices and students’ career needs.

Students showed a high level of interest, with lines forming at many booths and waits of up to an hour for consultations.

· Hanyang University representativeThe university described the strong turnout at the fair.
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