How to find a part-time job in Korea

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Part-time work is a key part of your personal development, as well as being a great way to practise the foreign language youโ€™re studying while living abroad.ย But how do you find a part-time job in Korea? We will explain it in this article.

Find a part-time job in Korea on Albachonkuk and Albamon

With a D-4 student visa, it is possible to work part-time in Korea for up to 20 hours per week, after the first 6 months of language training. For the work permit you will first need to apply by receiving approval from the school and then obtain the official permit from Immigration.

The most popular way to find a part-time job in Korea is through two online platforms: Albachonkuk ์•Œ๋ฐ”์ฒœ๊ตญ and Albamon ์•Œ๋ฐ”๋ชฌ.

These are recruitment sites used by Koreans, where you can find any kind of job, in various fields: bars and restaurants, fast food, clothing shops, general office, and so on. In order to access the various jobs and see the details, you will have to register on the site first. You can also download the app on your mobile phone, if it is more convenient for you to navigate.

Please note that it is important to have a basic level of Korean to be able to find a part-time job in Korea and communicate with customers, colleagues and employers. Additionally, you will need at least a TOPIK 2 or higher to work up to 20 hours a week. Not having a TOPIK score or having justย  TOPIK 1 only allows you to work up to 10 hours a week.

Albamon to find a part-time job in Korea

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You can search by job type, search by ๋ธŒ๋žœ๋“œ์•Œ๋ฐ”Brand part” (restaurant, customer service, cosmetics, etc.) or directly by ์ฑ„์šฉ์ •๋ณด (job type).

Clicking on one of the “brands” will take you to another page where you can select your preferences, related to the duration of the job or the daily schedule. Some useful words at this stage are:

  • ๊ทผ๋ฌด๊ธฐ๊ฐ„: period of employment
  • ๊ทผ๋ฌด์š”์ผ: working day (which days of the week you want to work)
  • ๊ทผ๋ฌด์‹œ๊ฐ„: working hours (morning, afternoon, evening)
  • ๊ฒฝ๊ธฐ ๋‚จ์–‘์ฃผ: area, city district
  • ๊ธฐ์—…๋ช…: name of the company that will hire you
  • ๊ธ‰์—ฌ: salary, whether hourly or monthly
  • ๊ทผ๋ฌด์‹œ๊ฐ„: working hours

Once you have selected the job you are interested in, you will be taken to the “online registration” stage ์˜จ๋ผ์ธ ์ง€์›.

Korean resume to find a part-time job in Korea

Online registration

On the page dedicated to the job position, information on hours, pay, duties, etc. is again summarized. The requirements for the position are also specified. The level of Korean is not indicated because, as mentioned before, it is a recruitment site for Koreans, so it is assumed that you already know the language.

If you want to find a part-time job in Korea, we recommend that you register on the site first. If so, you can apply for the job immediately without having to spend time filling in all your details. Sometimes it is enough to attach your CV/resume in Korean, other times it is possible to fill one out online directly on these job search platforms.

To fill in your CV/resume online, you will need to click on the ์˜จ๋ผ์ธ ์ง€์› button and then log in (ํšŒ์› ๋กœ๊ทธ์ธ). At this point, you can enter all the relevant information about your work experience, what kind of job you are looking for, your educational qualifications, and also indicate the languages you know (e.g. Korean, Italian, English).

At the end of compiling your online resume you can print it out, and hand it in manually if necessary, or keep it in the platform for future applications, and edit it if you wish. However, the format is rather simple, so it is not suitable for full-time jobs.

If your application is accepted, the manager or employer will contact you directly and explain how to proceed with an interview, or to provide other information.

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Find a part-time job in Korea through Craiglist and Peoplenjob

Craiglist is an English online platform for foreigners, offering various services, including buying and selling items and job offers. On the Seoul site, you will find a list of jobs divided by category with descriptions, and how to apply in English. The jobs here are limited compared to the Korean sites, but it is always worth having a look.

Alternatively, you can visit Peoplenjob, in Korean, where you can find both part-time and full-time job opportunities.

We hope you found this guide useful. Please note that before starting a part-time job, you should seek approval from the school or university you are attending in Korea. You can also read about a student’s direct experience of working part-time in Korea here.

For more information and useful tips you can always read our blog, or follow us on Instagram and TikTok.

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