Korean Dictionary
How to say "Job Interview" in Korean
“Job Interview” in Korean is 취업 면접 (pronounced "Chwieop Myeonjeop").
취업 면접
Chwieop Myeonjeop
Usage & Context
Job interviews (취업 면접) are an intense and formal part of Korean career culture. Korean interviews often include group discussions, aptitude tests, and multiple rounds with senior executives. Candidates prepare extensively, practicing answers and perfecting professional attire. Landing a 면접 at a top Korean company is a significant achievement itself.
Example Sentence
내일 취업 면접이 있어서 긴장돼요.
I have a job interview tomorrow and I'm nervous.
How to use 취업 면접 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Job Interview” is 취업 면접, romanized as Chwieop Myeonjeop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Chwi-eop Myeon-jeop. 'Chwi' sounds like 'chwee' in 'sweet', 'eop' like 'up' with a soft 'p' at the end, 'myeon' like 'myun' in 'myriad', and 'jeop' like 'jop' in 'chop'. The 'chwi' and 'myeon' syllables are slightly emphasized.
More Example Sentences
A student talking about intense preparation.
취업 면접 준비 때문에 밤샘했어요.
I stayed up all night preparing for the job interview.
Discussing job market challenges.
이번 취업 면접은 경쟁률이 정말 높대요.
They say the competition rate for this job interview is really high.
Recounting a successful interview experience.
면접관 질문에 당황하지 않고 잘 대답했어요.
I answered the interviewer's questions well without being flustered.
Cultural Context
취업 면접 (Chwieop Myeonjeop) in Korea is a highly competitive and formal affair. Unlike some Western interviews, they often involve multiple rounds, including group discussions, presentations, and even aptitude tests, in addition to one-on-one interviews. Candidates spend significant time and money on interview preparation, including professional attire and speech coaching, as landing a job at a top company is seen as a major life achievement.
Editorial note
We review entries like 취업 면접 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
면접을 보다
To have an interview (literally "to see an interview")
면접 준비하다
To prepare for an interview
면접에 합격하다
To pass an interview
Related Expressions
면접
Myeonjeop
Interview (general term, often used for job interviews)
면접관
Myeonjeopgwan
Interviewer
서류 전형
Seoryu jeonhyeong
Document screening (first stage before interview)
합격
Hapgyeok
Passing, success (e.g., passing an interview)
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