🟠 Job Interviews: Common Questions & Answers | Intermediate Level (TOPIK 3–4)

Are you ready to impress in a Korean job interview?

Interviews in Korea often include predictable questions, but cultural expectations can make them tricky. This guide provides common questions, answers, and tips tailored for intermediate learners (TOPIK 3–4) to help you prepare with confidence.

💡 Common Korean Interview Questions

1. 자기소개를 해 주세요.
Please introduce yourself.

2. 우리 회사에 지원한 이유는 무엇입니까?
Why did you apply to our company?

3. 본인의 장점과 단점은 무엇입니까?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?

4. 5년 후 본인의 모습을 어떻게 상상합니까?
Where do you see yourself in five years?

5. 이전 직장에서 가장 기억에 남는 성과는 무엇이었습니까?
What was your most memorable achievement in your previous job?

📖 Model Answers with Explanations

1. 자기소개
안녕하세요. 저는 5년 동안 마케팅 분야에서 일해 온 홍길동입니다. 고객 분석과 온라인 캠페인 기획을 잘합니다.
Hello. My name is Hong Gil-dong, and I have worked in marketing for five years. I am skilled at customer analysis and planning online campaigns.

2. 지원 동기
귀사의 글로벌 마케팅 전략에 감명받아서 지원하게 되었습니다. 제 경험이 해외 시장 확장에 도움이 될 것이라 생각합니다.
I applied because I was impressed by your company’s global marketing strategy. I believe my experience will help expand into international markets.

3. 장점과 단점
제 장점은 책임감 있고 성실한 점입니다. 하지만 때때로 세부 사항에 너무 집중해 속도가 느려질 때가 있습니다.
My strength is being responsible and diligent. However, I sometimes focus too much on details, which can slow me down.

4. 5년 후 목표
5년 후에는 팀 리더가 되어 새로운 프로젝트를 이끄는 것이 목표입니다.
In five years, I hope to become a team leader and lead new projects.

5. 기억에 남는 성과
작년에는 온라인 판매율을 30% 올린 캠페인을 성공적으로 진행했습니다.
Last year, I successfully led a campaign that increased online sales by 30%.

🗣 Practice Dialogue

Interviewer: 우리 회사에 지원한 이유는 무엇입니까?
Uri hoesa-e jiwonhan iyuneun mueosimnikka?
Why did you apply to our company?

Applicant: 귀사의 가치와 비전이 제 경험과 잘 맞기 때문에 지원했습니다.
Gwisa-ui gachi-wa bijeon-i je gyeongheom-gwa jal matgi ttaemune jiwonhaetsseumnida.
I applied because your company’s values and vision match my experience.

🧩 Quick Check: How would you answer if asked, “What are your strengths?” in Korean?

🌏 Did You Know?

In Korean job interviews, politeness and humility are highly valued. Even when discussing strengths, candidates often balance them by mentioning areas for improvement to show self-awareness.

📦 Final Thoughts

Preparing for job interviews in Korean not only improves your language skills but also helps you understand workplace culture. Practice answering these questions aloud to build confidence and fluency.

Consistent preparation and cultural understanding will help you express yourself naturally and confidently when facing real Korean interviews.

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