취업
The act of finding and starting a job, or the state of being employed.
Examples
3 of 5요즘 취업 준비로 바빠요.
I'm busy with job preparation these days.
청년 취업률을 높이기 위한 대책이 시급합니다.
Measures to increase the youth employment rate are urgent.
나 드디어 취업했어!
I finally got a job!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chwi-eop (취업) - 'Chwi' sounds like 'Choose' + 'Eop' (work). You are chosen for work.
Quick Quiz
그는 원하는 회사에 ___하기 위해 면접 연습을 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 취업
Examples
요즘 취업 준비로 바빠요.
everydayI'm busy with job preparation these days.
청년 취업률을 높이기 위한 대책이 시급합니다.
formalMeasures to increase the youth employment rate are urgent.
나 드디어 취업했어!
informalI finally got a job!
대학 전공과 취업 사이의 상관관계를 조사했다.
academicInvestigated the correlation between university majors and employment.
해외 취업 박람회가 열릴 예정입니다.
businessAn overseas job fair is scheduled to be held.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
취업을 준비하다
to prepare for employment
취업이 어렵다
it is hard to find a job
취업 정보
job information
Often Confused With
'고용' is from the employer's perspective (hiring), while '취업' is from the worker's perspective (getting hired).
Usage Notes
A very frequent topic in IELTS regarding the purpose of university education.
Common Mistakes
Do not say '취업을 찾다'; use '직장을 찾다' or '취업 준비를 하다'.
Memory Tip
Chwi-eop (취업) - 'Chwi' sounds like 'Choose' + 'Eop' (work). You are chosen for work.
Word Origin
From Hanja 就業 (approach + work).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Employment is a central concern for young Koreans, often leading to a 'spec' (specifications/qualifications) building culture.
Quick Quiz
그는 원하는 회사에 ___하기 위해 면접 연습을 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 취업
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