Getting back into the platform after a long break I really didn’t want to log back into LinkedIn. It felt like walking into a party where everyone is wearing a suit and trying too hard to seem like they’re having the most productive day of their lives. But since I’ve been looking at the job…
The Email That Ruined My Saturday I was sitting at home, drinking lukewarm coffee, when that email notification popped up. It was from a company based in a country I had been loosely applying to for months. I remember staring at the screen for a long time. They wanted an interview for a mid-level position,…
Watching the research centers lose their luster I remember sitting in a coffee shop in Yeouido a few years ago, thinking that becoming a financial analyst was the ultimate goal. Back then, it felt like the gold standard for anyone wanting to be considered a ‘compass’ of the capital markets. But lately, I’ve been talking…
Shifting Trends in Tech Recruitment The way companies like Google approach hiring has long served as a template for the tech industry, but that process is changing faster than many candidates realize. It is no longer just about having an impressive resume or a degree from a top university. Modern tech companies are focusing heavily…
Understanding the Role of LinkedIn in Today’s Professional Landscape LinkedIn has evolved into a standard platform for both individual career management and broader corporate communication. While it is widely recognized as a job search engine, many users now utilize it as a primary channel for industry updates and public statements from leadership. For instance, high-level…
When people talk about using Google tools for career advancement, the conversation often feels like a polished pitch. As someone who has spent over a decade navigating the professional landscape here, I’ve found that the gap between ‘learning AI’ and ‘actually getting a job’ is much wider than most influencers suggest. I remember when I…
Getting Practical Answers for Industry Trends When you start feeling anxious about your future career path, especially in fields like life sciences where hiring trends can feel opaque, the traditional approach of browsing job boards often leads to more questions than answers. Recently, many people are shifting toward using large language models to get more…
Getting back into the LinkedIn habit I really thought I could just ignore LinkedIn for another year, but after talking to a few friends working in aviation and tech, I felt this weird pressure to actually update my profile. It is funny how we all collectively pretend that this blue-and-white interface is the only place…
The sudden pivot to remote testing I didn’t think I would be spending money on a private space just to talk to a computer screen. When I heard that the recent recruitment process for a company I was eyeing involved an AI-based video interview, I assumed I could just do it from my desk at…
Getting back into the platform after three years I honestly ignored my account for the longest time. It felt like one of those things you set up in your early thirties because everyone told you it was necessary for a professional career, but then you just leave it to gather digital dust. Last week, I…
Walking into the community center without a clear plan I remember passing by the Dalseong-gun Job Support Center a few times last spring. It was one of those days where I felt like I was spinning my wheels, just looking at job boards online that felt like infinite loops of the same repetitive descriptions. I…
Navigating initial career challenges and tax benefits Starting a career often feels like a balancing act between managing immediate living costs and trying to build a foundation for the future. One of the most frequently overlooked details for young professionals in small to medium-sized enterprises is the income tax reduction scheme. This program can reduce…