How to leave organizations, how to conduct EXIT interviews?
Let them go like ‘Hiddink’, leave them like ‘Ji Sung Park’. A World Where Resignation Is No Longer Unfamiliar, But a new Daily Normal On my last day at my first workplace, Hyundai Group, I sent a heartfelt farewell email to about 200 colleagues with whom I’d developed a connection. I reflected on my time […]
[Korea Visa #3-2] How to Successfully Secure Professional Employment in Korea with the E-7 Visa: A Complete Guide to Eligibility Requirements and Essential Documents
E-7 Visa Qualifications: What Degrees and Experience Do You Need? In our previous post, [Korea Visa #3-1], we covered the basic principles of the E-7 visa and who qualifies for it. Now, we’re diving deeper into the specific qualifications and required documents. You’ve already laid the groundwork, so it’s time to get ready for the […]
[Korea Visa #3-1] Succeeding in Professional Employment in Korea with the E-7 Visa
Basic Principles and Key Occupations
Looking to work in Korea? The Key Points of the E-7 Visa for Foreigners When talking with foreign students in both online and offline settings, one of the most common concerns is, “How can I stay in Korea for a long time?” The answer usually leads to, “How can I find a job and earn […]
Want to Take on Korea’s IT Industry? Get to Know ‘네카라쿠배당토’ (NaCaLaCouBaeDangTo) First!
Are you interested in working in Korea but worried that your Korean skills aren’t up to par yet? Don’t worry! Click here to easily find information about studying in Korea. While K-pop and Korean food often come to mind when you think of Korea, you can’t overlook the significance of Korea’s tech industry. In fact, […]
Working from home in South Korea
Working from home is a popular term used to describe employees who perform their role online. It is now popular due to COVID-19. You will often find employees who are “working from home”, or jobs that require employees to work from home.Many employees may prefer to work from home, since it provides flexibility and convenience. […]
Developing a marketing strategy
Interning at DIOKOS has taught me much about the importance and challenges of marketing. As someone who majors in finance, most of the work involves analysing the numbers from already established companies and finding any trends in the balance sheets and income statements. However, we were never taught how to work and analyse small businesses […]
Dress Tips for Foreign Professionals on Their First Day in Korea
Starting a new job can be very intimidating, and the pressure to make a good impression is sometimes scarier than actually doing the work itself. For those starting work in a foreign country, this is especially true, as they must contend with adapting to a completely new cultural and professional environment. Often times the first […]
Effective Strategies for Working in Korea Without Speaking Korean
The South Korean job market offers a plethora of opportunities for international professionals, even if you do not speak Korean fluently. While language proficiency can certainly be an advantage, it is possible to succeed and thrive in a Korean workplace without being fluent in the language. In this article, we will explore strategies and tips […]
Collecting Content as a Content Marketer
Have you ever seen the K-drama Startup? It’s a unique piece of K-content centering around Bae Suzy (Miss A’s Bae Suzy) as she aspires to build a virtual reality company from the ground up. In the show, she markets content, providing a unique product and winning over investors with her suave charm. Working at DIOKOS […]
What It’s Like Having Daily Lunch With My CEO
/*! elementor – v3.15.0 – 09-08-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Before coming to Korea, I was prepared to fully immerse myself in Korean work culture. For those of you who don’t know, an essential part of this culture includes sharing meals with your colleagues and supervisors. For most Korean companies, eating together and […]