CJ Launches New Employee Recruitment for 13 Affiliates Including CheilJedang and Olive Young... "Largest in Four Years"

Open Recruitment for New Employees in 13 Major Affiliates and Business Divisions This Fall
Headcount Increased by Over 40% Compared to Last Year
Applications Accepted Until 5 p.m. on September 30
Interactive Short Drama and Mobile Live Commerce Seminars
Expanding Engagement with Job Seekers Through Unique Content

On September 16, CJ Group announced that it has started open recruitment for new employees for the second half of 2026 across 13 major affiliates and business divisions, including CJ CheilJedang, CJ Logistics, CJ Olive Young, and CJ ENM.

This year’s CJ recruitment drive is over 40% larger than the same period last year, making it the largest in the past four years. The company explained that, as global interest in K-lifestyle—including not only K-content but also K-food and K-beauty—continues to grow, they are proactively securing the talent that will drive the group’s future growth.

Applications can be submitted through the CJ recruitment website until 5 p.m. on September 30. Applicants who pass the document and test screening stages will then proceed through each affiliate’s individual selection process. The final candidates will participate in the group’s onboarding training in January next year.

For this open recruitment, CJ is introducing immersive content that leverages its business capabilities in content and commerce, enabling job seekers to indirectly experience target companies, job roles, and work environments. An interactive short drama co-produced by the in-house venture 'Studio ShortNaps' and ENM will be released exclusively on TVING. Viewers can experience various roles depending on their choices, thereby deepening their understanding of the hiring companies. In addition, CJ OnStyle will host a two-way live recruitment seminar using its mobile live commerce (MLC) platform to enhance real-time communication with applicants.

CJ 2024 Second Half New Employee Recruitment. Provided by CJ

On the official YouTube channel, 'CJ Careers', the following content will be released to greatly expand engagement points with job seekers: 'We Who Prove It', which features the growth stories of young 'Hagojabi' talents; 'A New Employee’s Private Life', which shares insider tips on employee benefits; and both 'Self-Intro Reading Session' and 'Interview Inside Out', which deliver successful personal statements and interview experiences from the perspective of job applicants.

CJ has maintained its open recruitment system for 70 years, under the 'Talent First' management philosophy established by the late chairman, providing a foundation for the growth of young talent. In fact, the share of young people (aged 19 to 34) in total hiring has steadily increased, remaining above 70% for four consecutive years since 2022.

Dongwon Kim, Head of HR at CJ, said, "We look forward to the active participation and interest of young talent who aspire to grow at the forefront of global K-lifestyle. Going forward, we plan to strengthen the group’s long-term competitiveness and lead future innovation, focusing on self-driven 'Hagojabi' talent who actively seek out new opportunities and demonstrate results."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.