이직
Changing one's job or moving to a different company. This is a common theme in IELTS General Task 1 (letters) and Task 2.
Examples
3 of 5요즘은 한 직장에 오래 머물기보다 이직을 통해 경력을 쌓습니다.
These days, people build their careers through job changes rather than staying at one workplace for long.
이직 준비 때문에 요즘 너무 바빠요.
I'm so busy lately preparing for a job change.
이직 사유를 면접에서 솔직하게 말씀드렸습니다.
I honestly stated the reason for my job change during the interview.
Word Family
Memory Tip
이 (Move/Transfer) + 직 (Job).
Quick Quiz
그는 경력을 쌓은 뒤 더 큰 회사로 ____했습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이직
Examples
요즘은 한 직장에 오래 머물기보다 이직을 통해 경력을 쌓습니다.
academicThese days, people build their careers through job changes rather than staying at one workplace for long.
이직 준비 때문에 요즘 너무 바빠요.
informalI'm so busy lately preparing for a job change.
이직 사유를 면접에서 솔직하게 말씀드렸습니다.
formalI honestly stated the reason for my job change during the interview.
우수한 인재들의 이직을 막기 위해 복지를 강화해야 합니다.
businessWe need to strengthen welfare to prevent the turnover of excellent talent.
친구는 지난달에 다른 회사로 이직했어.
everydayMy friend changed to another company last month.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
이직에 성공하다
to succeed in changing jobs
잦은 이직
frequent job changes
이직 시장
job market for experienced hires
Often Confused With
퇴사 is just leaving a company, while 이직 implies moving from one job to another.
Usage Notes
Use '이직하다' when you have a new job lined up or are moving between companies.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '변화하다' (to change), but '이직' is the specific term for career changes.
Memory Tip
이 (Move/Transfer) + 직 (Job).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 이 (move) and 직 (office/job).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
While lifetime employment was once the norm in Korea, '이직' is now seen as a strategic way to increase one's '연봉' (salary).
Quick Quiz
그는 경력을 쌓은 뒤 더 큰 회사로 ____했습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 이직
Related Vocabulary
More career words
분야
B2A specific field, area, or branch of activity, study, or interest.
유망하다
B2To be promising or to have a bright future. It describes a person, field, or business that is expected to be successful.
직업
B1A job or profession that a person does regularly to earn money. A fundamental topic for personal experience and labor market discussions.
취득하다
B1To obtain or acquire something, typically a qualification, license, degree, or legal right.
보람
B1The feeling of satisfaction or worthiness one gets after doing something useful or hard. A sense of achievement.
자격증
B1A certificate or license that proves one's qualification or skill in a specific field.
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