[COVER STORY] International students, Korean companies find fit at Hanyang University career fair
Until last year, Angelina Chrysanta Antolis, a 21-year-old Indonesian student at Hanyang University (HYU), did not have a specific plan for which companies she wanted to join in Korea and did not know what job positions were available. That changed at last year's HYU Global Career Fair, where she met recruiters from various companies in person and discovered her dream career: a global marketer…
International students and Korean companies found synergy at the Hanyang University (HYU) Global Career Fair, as reported by The Korea Times. Angelina Chrysanta Antolis, a 21-year-old Indonesian student, discovered her dream career path – a role as a global marketer – at last year's event. She attributed her newfound direction to the direct interaction with recruiters, which allowed her to ask specific questions and gain valuable insights into what companies were seeking.
Antolis emphasized that online job searches often leave individuals guessing, whereas job fairs provide concrete information about employers' requirements. The HYU fair, which launched in August the previous year, initially attracted 560 international students. This number surged to 1,021 by the second edition held in March, showcasing the growing interest and benefits of such events for both students and employers.
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