How do foreign students usually find part-time jobs in Korea?
I am an international student in Korea and I want to find a legal part-time job. Where do students usually look for opportunities, and what should I prepare before applying?
Note: This is an editorial persona question created from common experiences of foreign residents in Korea.
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As a student, the first step is getting the part-time work permit (시간제취업 허가) from immigration, then the job hunt is straightforward. Most students look on Albamon and Alba Cheonguk (알바천국) for hourly jobs, university career centers and department boards, and foreigner community groups on Facebook or KakaoTalk for English-tutoring, cafe, and translation gigs. Prepare a simple Korean-style resume, your ARC, and your work-permit approval, since employers ask for it. Cafes, convenience stores, and tutoring are common, and LinkedIn helps for English-using roles. Just make sure the permit is approved first, or the job puts your visa at risk.