구직
The act of looking for a job or employment.
Examples
3 of 5요즘 구직이 정말 힘들다.
Finding a job is really hard these days.
구직 신청서를 작성해 주시기 바랍니다.
Please fill out the job application form.
너 구직은 잘 돼 가?
Is your job hunting going well?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gu (Seek) + Jik (Job). Seek job.
Quick Quiz
졸업생들이 ____을 위해 이력서를 준비하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 구직
Examples
요즘 구직이 정말 힘들다.
everydayFinding a job is really hard these days.
구직 신청서를 작성해 주시기 바랍니다.
formalPlease fill out the job application form.
너 구직은 잘 돼 가?
informalIs your job hunting going well?
청년 구직난은 심각한 사회적 문제이다.
academicThe job shortage for youth is a serious social problem.
구직 사이트에서 채용 공고를 확인했다.
businessI checked the recruitment announcement on a job-seeking site.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
구직 급여
job-seeking allowance
적극적인 구직
active job hunting
온라인 구직
online job seeking
Often Confused With
구직 is seeking a job; 구인 is seeking employees (hiring).
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS General Task 1 letters about job applications or Task 2 essays on unemployment.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse '구직' (seeking) with '취직' (getting/starting a job).
Memory Tip
Gu (Seek) + Jik (Job). Seek job.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 求 (to seek) + 職 (job/duty).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
South Korea has many specialized 'Job Cafes' to support young people in '구직'.
Quick Quiz
졸업생들이 ____을 위해 이력서를 준비하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 구직
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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.
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.
이직하다
B1The 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.
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.
자격 요건
B2The specific qualifications, skills, or experiences required to be eligible for a particular job, program, or status.
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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