5 Sites to Find Jobs in Korea

When I was looking for jobs in Korea, I heard from several of my peers where to find them. I tried them out, and they are quite legitimate. Some of them require you to have a bit of knowledge in the Korean language. You need to know how to read hangeul. But apart from that, they work just like the usual job site you would find in any country. Here are some of the job sites I used while looking for jobs in Korea.

1. Saramin

The most popular job site in Korea for both Koreans and foreigners is Saramin. When you search for jobs on Saramin, it allows you to filter based on the area or field of expertise, the location or region where you prefer to work, and keywords if you have a specific job or criteria in mind. Saramin also gives you job recommendations based on your profile and resume. Not only that, but employers think highly of Saramin because of its track record and credibility.

2. Jobkorea

If you have no luck finding a job in Saramin, you can try out the second best site I have found which is Jobkorea. I think the main difference between these two is that there are more jobs for foreigners on Jobkorea than in Saramin. If you know the right terms to search, then you will get more hits. Of course, there is a reason why Saramin is more popular and has a higher reputation. You might have to sift through several job postings on Jobkorea before finding one that is suitable to your expertise.

3. Albamon

I found this site to be useful if you are looking for part-time jobs, however, you need to be proficient in the Korean language since most of these jobs are mainly targeted toward Koreans. There is a wider selection as the part-time job market is steadily growing in Korea. More and more college-educated people are actually taking part-time jobs as opposed to regular jobs because it gives them more freedom to choose their own schedule so they can do what they want during their free time. Also, the qualifications for part-timers aren't that high since most part-time jobs don't require high levels of skill.

4. Linkedin

For those who may find it difficult to navigate the three sites above, then Linkedin might be the more convenient option. It will be more difficult to land a job through Linkedin however, since most Korean companies flock the previous three sites. You might get lucky though and find a job through Linkedin, and it might be better because that company will most likely be foreigner-friendly or open to foreigners.

5. Facebook

This is probably where you should start if you're a foreigner who has little to no Korean language proficiency. There are a lot of foreigners in Korea and they have made several groups to help other foreigners with whatever needs they may have. Looking for jobs in Korea has become a lot easier because of these. However, be very careful about the jobs you see on these Facebook groups since there are several that look sketchy, so be vigilant and prudent.

Extra tip

If you find your own community in Korea, then there's a higher chance for you to get recommendations from them about jobs. They might even refer you to their superiors and get you into the company or find a job for you. At the end of the day, one of the most effective means of finding a job in Korea is through word-of-mouth and networking. So, if you can find your people in Korea, especially if they are already working there, then you should take a chance and get them to connect you with their bosses or with other people who can help you find a job.

One other thing, you can only find jobs in Korea if you're already in Korea. If you're still in your home country but are trying to find ways to get employment in Korea, then I would suggest to check your country's Department or Ministry in charge of employment or foreign affairs because they might have an MOU or MOA with the Korean government to send workers from your country to Korea. There are also other paths to get into Korea and find a job there, but that will be the topic of another article.