How do I talk about my work or career in Korean?

Talking about your work or career in Korean involves using specific vocabulary and expressions related to employment. Here's a guide to help you discuss your job and professional experiences:

1. Job Titles:

• 회사원 (hwasawon): office worker

  • Example: 저는 회사원이에요. (Jeoneun hwasawon-ieyo.) - I am an office worker.

• 교사 (gyosa): teacher

  • Example: 친구는 교사예요. (Chingu-neun gyosa-yeyo.) - My friend is a teacher.

• 의사 (uisa): doctor

  • Example: 제 동생은 의사에요. (Je dongsaeng-eun uisa-eyo.) - My younger sibling is a doctor.

2. Company and Workplace:

• 회사 (hwasa): company

  • Example: 우리 회사는 대기업이에요. (Uri hwasaneun daegi-eob-ieyo.) - Our company is a large corporation.

• 일자리 (iljari): job, employment

  • Example: 일자리를 찾고 있어요. (Iljari-reul chajgo iss-eoyo.) - I am looking for a job.

3. Job Activities:

• 일하다 (ilhada): to work

  • Example: 저는 IT 분야에서 일해요. (Jeoneun IT bunya-eseo ilhaeyo.) - I work in the IT field.

• 프로젝트 (peurojekteu): project

  • Example: 새로운 프로젝트에 참여했어요. (Saeroun peurojekteu-e chamyeo-haess-eoyo.) - I participated in a new project.

4. Career Development:

• 경력 (gyeongryeok): career, work experience

  • Example: 제 경력은 다섯 년이에요. (Je gyeongryeog-eun daseot nyeon-ieyo.) - I have five years of work experience.

• 승진 (seungjin): promotion

  • Example: 최근에 승진했어요. (Choegeun-e seungjin-haess-eoyo.) - I was recently promoted.

5. Future Plans:

• 진로 (jinro): career path

  • Example: 내 진로를 결정하는 중이에요. (Nae jinro-reul gyeoljeonghaneun jung-ieyo.) - I am in the process of deciding my career path.

• 목표 (mokpyo): goal

  • Example: 내 목표는 더 나은 직장을 찾는 거에요. (Nae mokpyo-neun deo na-eun jikjang-eul chajneun geoeyo.) - My goal is to find a better job.

6. Expressing Work Satisfaction:

• 만족스럽다 (manjokseurupda): to be satisfied

  • Example: 현재의 일에 만족스러워요. (Hyunjae-e il-e manjokseuroweoyo.) - I am satisfied with my current job.

• 일에 열중하다 (il-e yeoljunghada): to be dedicated to work

  • Example: 일에 열중해서 힘들어도 즐겁습니다. (Il-e yeoljunghaeseo himdeul-eodo jeulgeobseubnida.) - Even though it's challenging, I find joy in being dedicated to my work.

Feel free to use these expressions to talk about your work or career in Korean. Adjust the level of formality based on the context and the people you are speaking to.