South Korean universities expand career support and job mentoring programs

Various South Korean universities are implementing specialized programs to enhance students' career readiness and job search capabilities.

Hanshin University's University Job Plus Center recently completed its ‘Mentor On’ program, which provided online mentoring from professionals across ten sectors, including IT, semiconductors, marketing, and K-pop. A total of 65 students and local youths participated in the sessions held between September and October.

Widuk University hosted a job camp at the Kensington Resort in Gyeongju, focusing on preparing students for AI-driven recruitment processes. The program included resume writing, mock interviews, and personalized consulting to strengthen practical employment skills.

At Jae-neung University, the University Job Plus Center organized a recruiting session for health and medical administration students. Representatives from Dasca Loss Adjustment introduced career paths in insurance claim review and field investigations, demonstrating how medical record analysis and specialized knowledge can be applied outside of hospital settings.