Employment Strategies Differ by Major... Dongseo University Runs Customized Employment Camp for International Students

Dongseo University (President Jang Je-guk) has initiated customized employment education by major for international students to enhance their competitiveness in the domestic job market.

The Dongseo University Anchor Project Group announced on the 16th that it recently held the "2026 International Students Major-Specialized Employment Camp (K-Career Major Advancement Program)" at Gyeongju Hanwha Resort with 43 international students participating.

This camp was designed for international students who lack sufficient understanding of the Korean industry and recruitment environment. Moving beyond traditional uniform employment training, the program has been tailored by considering each student’s field of study, job characteristics, and the recruitment culture of Korean companies. The training was divided into content & digital and business & service sectors, with a particular focus on strengthening practical job competencies to promote local employment and settlement.

The common curriculum covered topics such as Korean industry and recruitment trends, job competency analysis, and job application strategies. For the content & digital sector—including gaming, computer engineering, AI & software, video, animation, and digital design, where portfolio-based recruitment is prominent—participants analyzed exemplary portfolios and engaged in group discussions. Students identified elements that companies value and effective portfolio building methods, discussing ways to apply these to their own fields of study.

In the business & service sector, training focused on corporate hiring procedures and strategies for writing resumes and self-introductions. Students then participated in individual interview simulations, experiencing real-life interview scenarios and receiving instructor feedback to assess both their strengths and areas for improvement.

Students from Dongseo University Anchor Project Team are sending Pink Hearts at the 2026 International Students Major Field Specialized Employment Camp.

A key feature of this camp was its active learning approach, combining lectures with case studies, discussions, and feedback. Students analyzed required job competencies for various roles and reviewed outstanding case studies in each field to refine their job search strategies. Through feedback from instructors and fellow students, they gained a clearer understanding of the competencies required during actual hiring processes and evaluated their own competitiveness.

There was also image-making training to acquaint students with Korean corporate interview culture, led by a professional image coach who taught interview etiquette and nonverbal communication skills. Participants directly practiced factors considered important in real hiring settings, such as greetings, posture, eye contact, facial expressions, and dress code. They learned techniques for making a natural and confident first impression and proper interview conduct, deepening their understanding of Korean company culture.

Mapher, a first-year MBA student in the Department of Business Administration, said, "It was even more meaningful because I was able to get job information tailored to my major," and added, "It was a very helpful program for international students who wish to pursue a career in Korea after graduation."

The Dongseo University Anchor Project Group plans to further support international students’ local employment and settlement by expanding major-linked company site visits, job-related Korean language training, and local settlement competency-building programs.

Hwang Ki-hyun, Head of Dongseo University Anchor Project Group, stated, "We will continue to operate tailored employment education and corporate-linked programs that reflect the needs of local industries, actively supporting international students in local employment and stable settlement."

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