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…
Hanyang University recently hosted its annual Global Career Fair, attracting international students seeking job opportunities in Korea. For Angelina Chrysanta Antolis, a 21-year-old Indonesian student, the event proved to be a game-changer. Last year, she attended the fair but had no clear plan or knowledge of available positions. However, meeting recruiters face-to-face enabled her to identify her dream career in global marketing, focusing on advertising campaigns.
This year, Antolis returned to the fair with a specific goal in mind. She shared her experience with The Korea Times, emphasizing the value of such events: "When you search for job information online, you can't ask questions directly, so you end up just guessing. But at a job fair like this, you get solid information about what companies are looking for." Even if she doesn't secure employment immediately, Antolis believes the company will still remember her and can reach out later if there's a good fit.
The HYU Global Career Fair, launched in August last year, has quickly gained attention among international students. The inaugural event drew 560 participants, followed by 1,021 attendees at the second edition in March this year.
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