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Sangji University Center Boosts International Students' Employability with Job Lecture and Interview Coaching

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sangji University's G-Care Center hosted a job and startup lecture and interview coaching session for international students.
  • The program aimed to enhance students' local adaptation and employment capabilities by connecting them with four companies.
  • Participants received practical feedback on interview skills and had profile photos taken, boosting their confidence for job seeking.

Sangji University's G-Care Center organized a "Job and Startup Lecture and Interview Coaching for International Students' Local Adaptation and Settlement" on May 27th. The event, held at the Academic Information Center, aimed to support international students in adapting to the local community and strengthening their employment capabilities in South Korea.

The program featured practical, field-oriented job support, with representatives from four companies, Villad Amour, Oak Valley, Woongjin Research Institute, and Hanmi Pharm, participating. They introduced their companies and job roles, delivered employment lectures, and provided interview coaching.

It was very helpful for my actual job preparation to receive interview coaching directly from company representatives.

โ€” International student participantExpressing their satisfaction with the interview coaching provided by company representatives.

The interview coaching sessions were particularly well-received, offering participants specific feedback on interview attitudes, response strategies, and image-making, all tailored to what is expected in actual hiring processes. Additionally, a makeup and profile photo session was held, allowing students to prepare essential materials for their job applications and enhance their confidence.

Sim Jae-woo, director of the G-Care Center, expressed gratitude to the participating companies and university departments. He pledged to "continue to operate various programs that provide practical help for strengthening international students' employment capabilities and ensuring their stable settlement in the region."

We will continue to operate various programs that provide practical help for strengthening international students' employment capabilities and ensuring their stable settlement in the region.

โ€” Sim Jae-wooDirector of the G-Care Center, commenting on the program's success and future plans.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.