๐ Vietnamese Student Lands Korean Job with Just TOPIK Level 2
- Green Team
- Jul 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 6
"Is my Korean not good enough?""Can I get hired in Korea with only TOPIK Level 2?"
๐ The answer comes from Zian, a young professional from Vietnam! ๐Letโs hear how he successfully landed a job in Korea โ even with limited Korean.
๐จโ๐ป Meet Zian
Name: Zian (pseudonym)
Country: Vietnam
Major: International Business
Visa: D-2 Student Visa โ E-7 Professional Work Visa
Current Job: Global marketing company in Seoul
Annual Salary: KRW 36,000,000 (~$26,000)
๐ช His Story
Zian studied international business in Vietnam and then came to Korea for graduate studies.
After graduation, he wanted to work in Korea โ but his Korean was only at TOPIK Level 2.
Most companies required fluent Korean, but Zian found a global marketing firmlooking for someone with international perspective and cross-cultural experience.
He submitted a resume highlighting his skills, experience, and global mindset,and impressed the interviewers with his confidence and attitude.
In the end, the company valued his passion, potential, and English fluency โ and hired him! ๐
๐ Zianโs Success Tips
โWhat matters more than Korean is your skills and passion.โ
โUse your resume and cover letterย to clearly show your strengths.โ
โEven with TOPIK 2, you can learn Korean on the job and keep growing!โ
๐ฌ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q. Can I really work in Korea with TOPIK Level 2?๐ Yes! If your job doesnโt require advanced Korean and you show strong skills in your field, itโs possible.
Q. Isnโt it a disadvantage to speak Korean poorly in interviews?๐ Language is important, but many companies also value international experience, passion, and potential.
Q. How can I improve my Korean after getting the job?๐ Some companies offer language classes, and you can continue learning daily through work and practice.
โ Vocabulary Tips
TOPIK: Test of Proficiency in Korean (Korean language ability exam)
E-7 Visa: Korean work visa for foreign professionals
Cover Letter: A letter introducing yourself and explaining your qualifications when applying for a job
โ Summary
Zian, a Vietnamese graduate with TOPIK Level 2, successfully got a job in Korea in global marketing
Strong resumes, confidence, and relevant experience can overcome language limitations
You donโt need perfect Korean โ just the will to grow and improve
Believe in yourself and take the first step! ๐ช๐ฑ
๐ฌ Are you preparing your resume now?๐ Submit your resume here
Let Zianโs journey inspire your next step in Korea! ๐โจ๐ฐ๐ท




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