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The Korean resume format — what recruiters in South Korea actually expect
A resume that works at home can fail in South Korea. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a Korean resume different — and how we rebuild yours for it.
The Korean rules at a glance
PhotoMandatory — formal, top right
Personal detailsFull; sometimes family details; military status for men
Length & format1–2 pages + essay
What Korean recruiters look for
Self-introduction essay (자기소개서) is as important as the CV — required by chaebols
The #1 mistake applicants make in South Korea
Skipping the essay — the application is incomplete
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