이력서
iryeokseo
The Korean word for "resume" is 이력서 (iryeokseo).
이력서 is used to refer to a curriculum vitae. When you want to say "to submit a resume", the most common expression is 이력서를 제출하다.
Meaning: curriculum vitae (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 이력서 is composed of 이력, meaning career or experience and 서, meaning document or form.
How do you pronounce it?
iryeokseo
Did you know?
- The character 履 in 이력서 originally refers to 'shoes' or 'footwear', metaphorically representing the steps a person has taken throughout their life and career.
- In Korea, there is a specific term 스펙 (spec), derived from 'specification', used to describe the combined qualifications listed on an 이력서 like degrees and test scores.
- In South Korea, a traditional 이력서 often requires a professional headshot photo attached to the top right corner, which is not standard for resumes in many Western countries.
Examples in context
- 저의 이력서를 보내 드리겠습니다.I will send you my resume.
- 자기소개서를 작성해야 합니다.You need to write a self-introduction letter.
- 죄송하지만, 이력서와 자기소개서 중에 어떤 걸 사용해야 합니까?I'm sorry, but between a resume and a self-introduction letter, which one should I use?
- 이력서가 너무 길어요.iryeokseoga neomu gireoyo.The resume is too long.
- 새 이력서를 작성 중이에요.sae iryeokseoreul jakseong jung-ieyo.I am writing a new resume.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are talking about a job application at a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 이력서 다 썼어요?Hyunwoo-ssi, iryeokseo da sseosseoyo?Hyunwoo, did you finish writing your resume?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아니요, 아직 이력서 수정 중이에요.Aniyo, ajik iryeokseo sujeong jung-ieyo.No, I am still revising my resume.
- 민지 Min-ji민지 씨가 도와줄까요?Minji-ssiga dowajulkkayo?Should Minji help you?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말요? 도와주면 정말 고맙죠.Jeongmalyo? Dowajumyeon jeongmal gomapjyo.Really? If you help me, I would be very grateful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 이력서, CC BY-SA 4.0.
