취직
The act of finding and getting a job. It refers to the process of entering a workplace as an employee.
Examples
3 of 5취직 준비하느라 요즘 정말 바빠요.
I am very busy lately preparing to get a job.
본인의 적성에 맞는 곳에 취직하시길 바랍니다.
I hope you get a job in a place that fits your aptitude.
너 이번에 취직했다며? 축하해!
I heard you got a job this time? Congratulations!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Chwi' (obtaining) and 'Jik' (position/job). You are obtaining a position.
Quick Quiz
열심히 노력한 끝에 드디어 원하는 회사에 ____ 했어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 취직
Examples
취직 준비하느라 요즘 정말 바빠요.
everydayI am very busy lately preparing to get a job.
본인의 적성에 맞는 곳에 취직하시길 바랍니다.
formalI hope you get a job in a place that fits your aptitude.
너 이번에 취직했다며? 축하해!
informalI heard you got a job this time? Congratulations!
청년 취직률이 작년에 비해 소폭 상승했습니다.
academicThe youth employment rate has risen slightly compared to last year.
우리 회사는 해외 취직 희망자를 우대합니다.
businessOur company gives preference to those who wish to get a job overseas.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
취직 축하해요
Congratulations on your new job
취직이 어렵다
It is hard to find a job
취직 성공
Job success
Often Confused With
Chul-geun refers to the daily act of going to the office, while Chwi-jik is the act of getting the job initially.
Usage Notes
Use '취직하다' when focusing on the result of getting a job. '취업' is more formal and often used in statistics or news.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse it with '일하다' which means 'to work'. You '취직' once, but you '일' every day.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Chwi' (obtaining) and 'Jik' (position/job). You are obtaining a position.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '就職' (就: approach, 職: office/duty).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, graduating and getting into a 'large corporation' (대기업) is a major life milestone.
Quick Quiz
열심히 노력한 끝에 드디어 원하는 회사에 ____ 했어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 취직
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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.
구직
B1The act of looking for a job or employment.
취업하다
B1To find and start a job in a company or organization.
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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