B1 noun Neutral

취업

/t͡ɕʰɥiʌp̚/

The act of finding and starting a job, or the state of being employed.

Examples

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1

요즘 취업 준비로 바빠요.

I'm busy with job preparation these days.

2

청년 취업률을 높이기 위한 대책이 시급합니다.

Measures to increase the youth employment rate are urgent.

3

나 드디어 취업했어!

I finally got a job!

Word Family

Noun
취업
Verb
취업하다
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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

1

요즘 취업 준비로 바빠요.

everyday

I'm busy with job preparation these days.

2

청년 취업률을 높이기 위한 대책이 시급합니다.

formal

Measures to increase the youth employment rate are urgent.

3

나 드디어 취업했어!

informal

I finally got a job!

4

대학 전공과 취업 사이의 상관관계를 조사했다.

academic

Investigated the correlation between university majors and employment.

5

해외 취업 박람회가 열릴 예정입니다.

business

An overseas job fair is scheduled to be held.

Word Family

Noun
취업
Verb
취업하다

Common Collocations

취업에 성공하다 to succeed in getting a job
취업 준비 job preparation
취업률 employment rate
취업 박람회 job fair
취업 사기 employment scam

Common Phrases

취업을 준비하다

to prepare for employment

취업이 어렵다

it is hard to find a job

취업 정보

job information

Often Confused With

취업 vs 고용

'고용' is from the employer's perspective (hiring), while '취업' is from the worker's perspective (getting hired).

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Usage Notes

A very frequent topic in IELTS regarding the purpose of university education.

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Common Mistakes

Do not say '취업을 찾다'; use '직장을 찾다' or '취업 준비를 하다'.

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Memory Tip

Chwi-eop (취업) - 'Chwi' sounds like 'Choose' + 'Eop' (work). You are chosen for work.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 就業 (approach + work).

Grammar Patterns

~에 취업하다 취업을 위해
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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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