How to land your dream job in Korea - A foreigners guide

How to land your dream job in Korea - A foreigners guide So before I came to Korea I literally had no idea where to start in order to find a job, and this was actually one of my biggest concerns wit heading into the unknown in South Korea.  Taboos on speaking the language: You must learn Korean in order to get a job within the Korean market, is often a taboo. Although, understanding Korean is important, at least day to day phrases it is not impossible to land your dream job in Korea without knowing any Korean at all.  There is a wide variety of jobs that foreigners can do in Korea, while only using English. For me, this was great and it allowed me to work in a Kid's cafe during my working holiday years, which required any Korean knowledge.  If you are wanting to work for a company or land better high paying jobs, then I recommend that you learn Korean.  You will need a working visa: To work in South Korea, you will need to hold a valid visa usually in the 'E' series for professional fields or 'H series for short term permits, including the Working Holiday Visa'. Let's check out some of the options; • E-1 Professor Visa is for those teaching or researching at universities, typically renewable annually. • E-2 Foreign Language Instructor Visa is for teaching conversational language, often renewed every two years. • E-3 Research Visa for natural science or advanced tech research. • E-4 Technical Instructor/Technician for those with unique expertise. • E-5 Professional Visa targets internationally licensed professionals like architects or lawyers. • E-6 Culture and Art Visa is available, For those in creative fields, such as an actor or model.  • E-7 Foreign National of Special Ability Visa, covering a wide range of specialized work. Additionally, the  • D-10 Job Seeker Visa allows foreigners to remain in Korea for up to six months (potentially longer for Korean university graduates) to actively seek employment in E-1 to E-7 eligible fields before securing a job. • H-1 Working Holiday Visa - Often allows part time work, for a maximum of 20 hours per week, the visa is valid for 12 or 24 months.  • H-2 Working Visit - This visa is often for short term work while visiting a spouse or family member, or through Koreas visa lottery.  Where to look for jobs: Craigslist - In Korea this platform is used for all types of work and it is fairly reliable to use.  Linkden - This site is great for roles with global companies or specialized fields like IT.  Facebook - Facebook has a lot of groups for you to search, such as English Teachers, Working Holiday, Entertainment where jobs are often posted.  Networking - Word of mouth and networking is the best way to land your dream job. Remember that the foreigner community is often small in Korea, so it is often about WHO you know!