Nowadays, we have difficulty finding a job. The majority of unemployed people are eager to find a job, and university students are no exception. At this time, people who want employment prepare many things to fill their resume. Volunteer work, certificates, a variety of contests, internships, a TOEIC score, and a perfect cover letter are important to find a job. This issue, the Gazette interviewed three Spec Uppers that can help the readers know much about how they spec up!* Brief information on “spec”- Spec is an abbreviation for specification- It’s a new word in the dictionary of the NIKL (N
We have a number of school events in a year. Not only does the school have festivals, but also each department has its special festival. You already know about famous events in your department, and also have an experience attending events like membership training. However, there are many festivals in your department and other departments. If you participate in special festivals, you can have amusement and learn about your major.College of HumanitiesDepartment of English Language & Literature● English Fall FestivalSince 1983, the Department of English Language and Literature has held English Fa
Enjoy your new start in KMU! Freshmen greet their new semester with new hope, and other Keimyung students also hope for a better campus life than last semester. However, because of the economic situation, students are facing one of the worst states of employment in years. In this situation, if you want to take the initiative in employment, you should raise your ability and skills in advance. You can find an answer from the Keimyung University Job Placement Office, the Student Counseling Center, and the Center for Student Development which are run by the university. If you are a freshman, or yo
With winter vacation coming, many students are getting interested in working holidays because of the possibility of both earning money and studying English. Hence, the Gazette chose the topic of working holidays in issue 132. The Gazette hopes all Keimyung students can get much information about working holidays and enjoy their winter vacation.● Working holidayA working holiday makes it possible to both work and travel in a country. People can make money through part-time jobs and use that money to travel and to study and improve their English skills. A working holiday is popular with young pe
Gazette : How did you prepare for your working holiday and get useful information before departure?Kim Tae-jin : I read a book about working holidays and visited Internet sites and language institutes to get advice. I visited to get free counseling. In my case, I applied for the working holiday visa through a language institute.Kim Jong-hyun : Basically, the important thing is acquire a habit of being self-sufficient. It was a great help to me. This can make your stay in a foreign country more successful.Gazette : What kinds of benefits did you get?Kim Tae-jin : First of all, I raised my confi
This year, 1100 more students applied to enter Keimyung University than in 2007, registering a competition rate of 4.61 applicants for every place. This indicates increased recognition of Keimyung's status. However, our students often seem to lack pride in their university. The Gazette chose the topic "The Best of Keimyung to show our students how much the university has to offer. Beautiful SceneryWhat comes into your mind when you think about Keimyung University? Probably it is Keimyung's beautiful campus. First, the main gate of Keimyung is a structure which brings up the image of ancient Gr
Nowadays, we can easily hear and see the news about university students’ employment difficulties. In this Gazette, we publish useful information for you: an introduction of the Office of Employment Support, Job Cafe, how to write a resume and a personal introduction, and job fairs. By providing you with useful information, the Gazette hopes to make your job search more successful. The Office of Employment Support The Office of Employment Support, in the annex next to Bauer Hall, has many programs for KMU students’ successful employment. Main Programs- Employment Cafe: This cafe offers an indiv
1. The present condition and the prospect of getting jobs in large companies Since the currency crisis in 1997, the economic climate and prospects of Korea have been uncertain. As companies curtail hiring because of high wages, job applicants have difficulty in getting jobs in large companies. In the past, large companies employed applicants not only from universities in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas but also in other provinces. However, nowadays, only graduates of first-class universities can get jobs in large companies. This employment situation may continue for a while. 2. The trend of inter