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๐Ÿš€ Vietnamese Student Lands Korean Job with Just TOPIK Level 2

  • Writer: Green Team
    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?"

๐Ÿ‘‰ The answer comes from Zian, a young professional from Vietnam! ๐ŸŒŸLetโ€™s hear how he successfully landed a job in Korea โ€” even with limited Korean.



๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป 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)



๐Ÿ’ช His Story

  1. Zian studied international business in Vietnam and then came to Korea for graduate studies.

  2. After graduation, he wanted to work in Korea โ€” but his Korean was only at TOPIK Level 2.

  3. Most companies required fluent Korean, but Zian found a global marketing firmlooking for someone with international perspective and cross-cultural experience.

  4. He submitted a resume highlighting his skills, experience, and global mindset,and impressed the interviewers with his confidence and attitude.

  5. In the end, the company valued his passion, potential, and English fluency โ€” and hired him! ๐ŸŽ‰



๐Ÿ” Zianโ€™s Success Tips

  • โ€œWhat matters more than Korean is your skills and passion.โ€

  • โ€œUse your resume and cover letterย to clearly show your strengths.โ€

  • โ€œEven with TOPIK 2, you can learn Korean on the job and keep growing!โ€



๐Ÿ’ฌ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. Can I really work in Korea with TOPIK Level 2?๐Ÿ‘‰ Yes! If your job doesnโ€™t require advanced Korean and you show strong skills in your field, itโ€™s possible.

Q. Isnโ€™t it a disadvantage to speak Korean poorly in interviews?๐Ÿ‘‰ Language is important, but many companies also value international experience, passion, and potential.

Q. How can I improve my Korean after getting the job?๐Ÿ‘‰ 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



โœ… 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 donโ€™t need perfect Korean โ€” just the will to grow and improve

  • Believe in yourself and take the first step! ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒฑ



๐Ÿ“ฌ Are you preparing your resume now?๐Ÿ‘‰ Submit your resume here

Let Zianโ€™s journey inspire your next step in Korea! ๐Ÿ™Œโœจ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

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