South Korea: job search difficulties for job seekers by reason 2022

According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2022, around 29 percent of young job seekers stated that they struggled with finding information about companies while job searching. More than one in four reported difficulties preparing for a job in terms of collecting specific qualifications ("specs") such as certificates and grades.

Major job search difficulties for young job seekers in South Korea as of May 2022, by reason

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Release date

June 2022

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Region

South Korea

Survey time period

May 19 to 25, 2022

Number of respondents

1,200*

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* Young people, mostly in their 20s, who were looking for a good job.

** Specs, derived from specifications, refer to qualifications of a job seeker that are required to apply for a job in South Korea. These include grades, English scores, certificates, experience abroad, and internships.

*** Fewer jobs, preparation for employment tests, and imbalance between demand and supply.

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