이직하다
The act of moving from one's current workplace to another job or company. It is a common topic in IELTS writing and speaking regarding career development.
Examples
3 of 5요즘은 이직하는 것이 자기계발의 한 방법으로 여겨집니다.
These days, changing jobs is considered a way of self-development.
귀사로 이직하게 된 동기를 말씀해 주십시오.
Please tell us your motivation for wanting to transfer to our company.
나 드디어 다음 달에 다른 회사로 이직해!
I'm finally moving to another company next month!
Word Family
Memory Tip
I (moving) + Jik (job). Moving your job.
Quick Quiz
더 좋은 조건을 찾아 다른 회사로 ( ) 준비를 하고 있어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이직할
Examples
요즘은 이직하는 것이 자기계발의 한 방법으로 여겨집니다.
everydayThese days, changing jobs is considered a way of self-development.
귀사로 이직하게 된 동기를 말씀해 주십시오.
formalPlease tell us your motivation for wanting to transfer to our company.
나 드디어 다음 달에 다른 회사로 이직해!
informalI'm finally moving to another company next month!
경력 사원들은 이직을 통해 자신의 시장 가치를 확인한다.
academicExperienced employees confirm their market value through job changes.
이직 사유를 구체적으로 기재해 주시기 바랍니다.
businessPlease state the reason for your job change in detail.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이직 제안을 받다
to receive a job offer
이직을 고민하다
to consider changing jobs
잦은 이직
frequent job changes
Often Confused With
To retire or quit entirely, whereas 이직 implies moving to another job.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS General Writing Task 2 when discussing employment trends or career paths.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse it with '전공을 바꾸다' which means changing a major in school.
Memory Tip
I (moving) + Jik (job). Moving your job.
Word Origin
Derived from Hanja 移 (to move) and 職 (job).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, moving jobs was once looked down upon, but is now seen as a strategic career move.
Quick Quiz
더 좋은 조건을 찾아 다른 회사로 ( ) 준비를 하고 있어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이직할
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More employment words
자격
B1A condition or requirement that must be met to be eligible for a position, right, or privilege; qualification.
자격 요건
B2The specific qualifications, skills, or experiences required to be eligible for a particular job, program, or status.
정규직
B2A permanent, full-time position with a contract of indefinite duration. This term is crucial for IELTS topics regarding labor markets, job security, and economic stability.
비정규직
B2Workers who are employed on a temporary, part-time, or contract basis, rather than as permanent staff. This is a key term for analyzing modern labor trends and social inequality in IELTS.
구직
B1The act of looking for a job or employment.
취업하다
B1To find and start a job in a company or organization.
취직
B1The act of finding and getting a job. It refers to the process of entering a workplace as an employee.
지원
B1The act of applying for a job, a course of study, or a position. It can also mean support or aid.
근무 조건
B2The terms and conditions under which an employee works, including salary, working hours, benefits, and the physical environment.
고용주
B2A person or organization that employs people.
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