Will I be able to find a job in Korea?
When we asked people about industries and career opportunities in Korea, they reponded...
"Foreigners often have jobs in Korea such as teaching English, working in the hospitality industry, working in IT, working in the finance industry, and working in the entertainment industry. They may also work as translators, interpreters, or in other professional services," commented one expat who made the move to Korea.
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"The majority of expats are employed in the EFL industry. As is true throughout Korea, these jobs are easy to find and are readily available. As mentioned before, the science and technology sector employs some foreigners too, but the job market is quite competitive. Finding a job in Daejeon (EFL industry) is probably best done through a recruiter. They have the best access to the highest number of jobs and can place you accordingly. Most expats don't "choose" Daejeon when they first arrive, but there is a decent number who stay here after their first year," remarked another expat in Daejeon, Korea.
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Will I be able to find a job in Korea?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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