Watching the feed turn into a ghost town of automation I opened my LinkedIn app this morning while waiting for my iced Americano at a local cafe. It cost about 4,500 won, which is standard, but the time I spent scrolling through my feed felt significantly more expensive in terms of patience. Everything looks the…
Understanding the role of LinkedIn in modern hiring Many people treat LinkedIn simply as an online resume repository, but in professional fields, it functions more like a living network. Unlike static job portals, LinkedIn provides a direct line to recruiters and peers in specific industries. For example, when high-level engineers or corporate leaders share project…
Seeing the notice for overseas coaching programs I was scrolling through some industry news last week when I stumbled upon the KOVO overseas coaching program notice. It caught my eye because they cover the round-trip airfare, accommodation, and local living expenses. These days, it feels like every time I look into professional development, there is…
Trying to keep up with the resume trends I spent my entire Saturday morning staring at a blank screen, trying to figure out how to frame my previous work experience for a new job application. Everyone keeps saying that if you aren’t using generative AI to polish your resume or draft cover letters, you are…
Getting the basics right for your application When you start looking for a new job, the sheer volume of resume templates available online can be overwhelming. You might find sites offering a free download for a basic resume format, but the real challenge isn’t just the file format—it’s how you fill that space. Most recruiters…
Watching the crowd at the career expo I went to one of those large job fairs held at a university center recently. It was crowded. Everyone looked like they were reading from the same script—black suits, white shirts, and that specific look of anxiety you get when you realize you’ve spent four years collecting certifications…
Trying to remember why I started writing this I spent the better part of Tuesday evening sitting in front of my laptop, staring at a blank document for the Gyeonggi Job Foundation internship application. It is strange how the screen feels like it is mocking me when I have nothing to say. I remember thinking…
Spending the whole afternoon staring at a webcam I remember back when I was applying for that internship at the National Pension Service, the idea of a ‘one-minute self-introduction’ seemed straightforward enough. You just talk about yourself for sixty seconds, right? But then I saw a posting for a content editor role, and they specifically…
In my 30s, working across various corporate environments, I have seen too many junior managers treat a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) like a golden ticket. There is a persistent myth that if you sign an MOU, the business deal is 80% done. In real situations, this tends to happen: the signing ceremony feels monumental, but…
Rethinking the Role of Search Engines in Career Building Finding a job in the current climate has moved far beyond simple keyword searches on major engines. While many still rely on Google for their initial hunt, the process has become increasingly fragmented. In the past, typing a simple string like ‘jobs in my area’ might…
Working in the tech scene here for over a decade, I’ve seen countless junior developers and career changers obsess over the ‘Google career’ path. Recently, the noise around AI certifications—like those programs hosted at universities in partnership with Google—has reached a fever pitch. In real situations, this tends to happen: a student spends three to…
Getting comfortable with the LinkedIn interface Many professionals in Korea start using LinkedIn only when they feel a sudden, urgent need to change jobs. It often feels like a digital resume dump where you just list your past titles and wait for something to happen. In practice, though, the platform functions more like a living…