In this blog post, we have compiled a list of 1-minute speech examples for each job type that are essential reading for those who are preparing for interviews.

 

University administration (International Affairs Office, China) Self-introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○.
Thanks to my father, who has run a small business since I was young, I often traveled to China and Japan. During these trips, which were intended to teach me many things, I became immersed in Chinese culture and wanted to study it more deeply. So, I enrolled in the Department of Chinese Studies in the International Regional Studies program and formed a small study group called the “China Policy Study Group” to conduct in-depth research on Chinese culture. Later, when I was a junior in college, I spent a year as an exchange student at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, where I improved my practical Chinese conversation skills and was able to experience and absorb Chinese culture firsthand once again.
Since I was young, my father always told me, “Don’t speak first, listen first.” This taught me to put myself in the other person’s shoes and empathize with them, and as a result, I became someone who can have deep conversations with others. When I encounter someone who is hostile toward me, I think hard about how to resolve the situation and try to approach them. I don’t give up easily. I also try to be friendly and listen to people when I interact with them. As a result, people naturally began to gather around me, and I was able to form deep and lasting relationships.
For international students, everyone they meet and everything they experience at the International Affairs Office may be their only experience of Korea. The International Affairs Office is the place where their concerns must be addressed, and where their feelings must be understood. As a China expert who has been familiar with and learned a lot about China since I was young, I want to be someone who understands and empathizes with Chinese international students at the International Affairs Office. In addition, I will work hard to play an active role in academic exchanges with China, as well as in concluding high-quality academic MOUs, joint research, and expanding exchanges between professors and students.
Thank you very much.

 

 

University Administration Self-Introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○.
As an only child, I grew up cherishing my friends like family and learning to be grateful for the people in my life. Perhaps because of this, my friends often tell me that I am well-connected and have a golden network of contacts. Rather than simply expanding my circle of friends, I have built trust by sincerely caring for and approaching people. I grew up believing that people are the most important thing and that trust in relationships is essential. Therefore, no matter what community I belong to, I never easily let go of connections I have made, and this applies not only to people but also to work. For example, when I was a junior in college, I worked as an assistant instructor at an academy. It was a grueling schedule, starting at 6 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m., but I never missed a day or was late. Even though it was just a part-time job, I did it because of the relationship I had with the director, who entrusted me with the academy, and my coworkers.
During my college days, I was a member of the 6th Youth Press Corps of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, where I was in charge of blog promotion. I introduced job information posted on Worknet on the blog and collected company information through interviews. I was also busy preparing for my own job search, but I found it appealing that many people were able to find good jobs through the company information I provided. This made me even more passionate and enthusiastic about my work. As a result, I ranked first in the performance evaluation among the youth reporters and was given the opportunity to work as a new employment consultant at Worknet.
As a Worknet employment consultant, I was also dispatched to a career center at a university in Seoul. I met with several students a day, helped them with personality tests and job counseling, and gave them career advice. I know better than anyone what college students are worried about and how much pressure they feel about their career paths. Now, I would like to use my career and insight to support students in an administrative position at your school and serve as a bridge between the school and students. If given the opportunity, I will work passionately to resolve the concerns of your students and communicate with the school.
Thank you.

 

 

University Administrative Position Self-Introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○.
I am self-taught in languages, and I have always worked twice or three times as hard as others with great passion. Born and raised in South Korea, I realized that I lacked a competitive edge in my studies, which I had pursued without any major changes or turning points. So, I decided that I needed to gain experience and improve my language skills, and I studied with passion. After that, I wanted to improve my practical English skills by talking with locals, so I worked at restaurants and coffee shops that were popular with foreign exchange students. I also attended a language training course that was only available to outstanding students. The moments when I worked hard to overcome language difficulties and achieve my goals have taught me that I must put my heart into everything I do.
I graduated from the College of Business Administration and have knowledge related to my major. I have also gained professional knowledge through various activities related to publicity and advertising while participating in an advertising club. In particular, I have won two advertising awards in the advertising club, and my work has been used in actual advertisements after winning prizes in advertising contests held at my university and in local newspapers. The advertising club activities were mainly teamwork, which allowed me to acquire the communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership necessary to bring together a group of people to achieve a single goal. Compared to other majors, business administration offers a wide range of career options, so I was able to gain a lot of indirect work experience just by studying hard in my department.
I would like to work in public relations at your university, planning and promoting the university. A university is a business, but it is also an educational institution responsible for the future of its students, so it needs a public relations strategy that reflects that. I will utilize my abilities at your university to create new value and become a talented individual who inspires pride in the students and faculty. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.

 

 

Medical/Nurse Self-Introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○, and I am an applicant who resembles my mother’s warm smile.
I have always had an easygoing personality and a kind nature, and my friends often tell me that I am like a mother to them.
As the eldest child in a family with many younger siblings, I had to take on the role of looking after them in place of my busy mother, so I naturally developed a mature personality.
However, rather than feeling burdened by my circumstances and lifestyle, I felt more comfortable and familiar with the role of taking care of and leading others. This is because I felt more fulfilled when I was considerate of others than when I received consideration from others.
In addition, I always worked to hone my keen awareness, quick consideration, and ability to take action so that my personality would not turn into mere meddling or make those around me uncomfortable.
This was because I knew that consideration that was based solely on my own feelings without considering the other person’s position would not be of any practical help.
That is why, even after deciding to study nursing, rather than simply putting forward a noble spirit of sacrifice and wanting to “take care of patients,” I tended to learn each thing practically, one by one, to understand what specific knowledge and practical skills I needed to acquire in order to help them.
I sincerely hope that the day will come when I can fully demonstrate the skills and knowledge I have acquired through my long years of dedication at your company. Thank you very much.

 

 

Quality Control Self-Introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○.
I grew up with parents who valued hidden talents as much as academic grades, which allowed me to develop an interest in various fields. As a result, I am well aware of the importance of self-improvement, and I am constantly striving to improve myself. In particular, I believe that my proactive nature, which allows me to do my best even when faced with new tasks, and my leadership skills make me well-suited for social life. In addition, my willingness to take on challenges in various fields has taught me to face difficulties head-on rather than running away from them. Even when faced with difficulties, I always believe that I can grow and develop one step further in the process of overcoming them, and I believe that this mindset will also be useful in performing my duties at your company.
Since childhood, I have been eager to grow in the international community and have developed various language skills. In addition to English, I have also studied Japanese and Chinese, and I am very proud of my language skills. In particular, I spent a year studying English in Australia, where I improved my conversational skills, and I also tested my Japanese and Chinese skills while backpacking in Asia. I believe that these language skills and the efforts I have invested in self-improvement are my greatest strengths and competitive advantages.
I would like to grow by fully utilizing my abilities and knowledge within your company’s international competitiveness, which has gained a leading position in international competition through continuous efforts to achieve the best technology and strict quality control. I will always strive to become a key member of your company, which aims to become a cutting-edge company that opens up the future of humanity with its determination and commitment to excellence. Thank you very much.

 

Marketing Self-Introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○, and I am applying for a position in marketing.
I have been passionate about external activities since I was an undergraduate. While working as a publicity supporter for the Incheon Culture Foundation and the International Exchange Foundation, I learned how to build interpersonal relationships and broadened my perspective on public diplomacy, which I had not encountered in my undergraduate studies. Later, I served as the planning team leader for a project to build a Korean language education application network for foreigners in a school startup competition, and contributed to the team winning the silver prize. In particular, this project achieved remarkable results, with over 10,000 downloads.
I believe that communication is the most important thing in organizational life. When I was in high school, I served as vice president of the Korean student association and vice president of the student council, where I realized firsthand how important communication between people is. In particular, as vice president of the Korean student association, I had a difficult time when the student council was divided over the planning of a Korean song festival. I mediated between the two sides, synthesized their conflicting opinions, and came up with new ideas, thereby minimizing the conflict. Through this experience, I realized the importance of communication and dialogue, and I believe that this experience will be an important driving force in my future organizational life at ○○○.
When I was in high school, I attended an international high school in China, where I had many opportunities to make friends from various countries. Perhaps because of this, I became interested in your company’s ○○○ while using various mobile messengers to communicate with my friends from different countries.
I believe that my high school life in China, my college life in the United States, and my extensive experience in communication will be a great asset in marketing your global mobile messenger app. I am passionate about establishing your marketing strategy for each country and creating a foundation for rapid growth in the global market.
Thank you.

 

 

Marketing Planning Self-Introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○.
As a cultural experience teacher at a multicultural center, I taught Korean food to immigrant women and learned that Korean food is not only delicious and visually appealing, but also has a rich history and many stories behind it. As my interest in Korean food grew, I began to think deeply about the true globalization of Korean food. In particular, kimchi, your company’s representative product, has already been recognized for its excellence and is recognized as a culture that combines complex and scientific cooking methods with the warmth of the Korean people. I would like to join your marketing team as a storyteller to share the many stories behind Korean food and kimchi with people around the world.
When I was in college, I worked as an intern at the Korea Food Foundation and was in charge of the Korea Food Foundation booth at the World Food Expo. At that time, Korean cuisine was not well known around the world, so I researched how to promote it. I analyzed the status of overseas restaurant operations and support, consumer needs, and demand by country to understand the current state of Korean cuisine and worked hard to promote it. I believe that this experience will be very helpful in building cooperative relationships when I work as a marketer for your company.
Market analysis and needs analysis are my strongest skills. That is why I am confident in marketing your Korean food overseas. I would like to play a key role in expanding the distribution network so that all of your products can be enjoyed by people around the world, not just in Asia. In addition, I would like to establish Korean food experience programs and Korean cooking schools overseas to train professional chefs who can create Korean dishes that appeal to the tastes of people around the world.
I believe that the best marketing is not just words, but showing consumers what you have to offer and gaining their trust. I am a quick-thinking marketer, and I will do my best to make your products the center of the globalization of Korean cuisine.
Thank you.

 

 

Research Field Self-Introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○.
I have three months of experience working at a local study abroad agency while studying English in the United States. The California area where I lived was home to many tourist attractions that were popular with international students and travelers from all over the United States, so my priority was to assist American students who were traveling abroad. This required me to be careful when speaking English, which helped improve my conversation skills. In addition, since many tourists visited the area, I would arrange guides and contact accommodations whenever there were requests for travel services. As the only foreign employee and an international student myself, I researched California travel routes and tourist attractions for international students and commercialized them. As soon as I started promoting them, the products I created became a huge hit.
I believe that my experience in researching and commercializing products overseas will serve as a foundation for me to demonstrate my abilities in your company’s research team. I would like to join your company and contribute my ideas and passion to help it become the best travel portal service provider in Korea. My biggest goal at your company is to grow Abacus into the best premium travel route development company in Korea.
I will also strive to provide customers with the affordability and true relaxation they truly desire. In particular, I will provide one-stop routes from air to resorts, secure affordability through package product development, and create results that satisfy both customers and your company. If given the opportunity, I will do my best to demonstrate my abilities with passion.
Thank you.

 

 

Marketing Division Self-Introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○.
When I was a senior in college, I took a marketing research class and worked on a team project. We created a questionnaire to gather opinions from students on campus, compiled statistics from 200 responses, and drew conclusions, and all of my team members received an A+. To be honest, while majoring in media and public relations for four years, I had doubts about my future, but through this class, I discovered my aptitude for marketing, and since then, I have been building my marketing skills through various marketing activities.
When I was thinking about what to major in, my advisor said to me, “You are creative in planning and skilled at persuading others to accept your ideas.” Hearing this from my professor motivated me to study my major more deeply. As a result, I received a grade of 4.12 out of 4.5 and was awarded a scholarship from my first semester of my junior year until my senior year. After that, I participated in many media and public relations academic conferences while working as a teaching assistant, which allowed me to acquire a wide range of knowledge.
I would like to demonstrate the marketing skills I have acquired through my in-depth major studies and marketing activities at your company and achieve tangible results. I want to become a big data expert at your company in the era of big data. Through my activities on Naver Knowledge, I have helped various college students solve their problems, and through this, I have learned how to provide customized services necessary for big data. In addition, I participated in a presentation contest last year and advanced to the round of 16. Through these experiences, I will become a member of your company who can discover needs that customers themselves are not aware of and propose marketing ideas suitable for new future industries.
Thank you.

 

 

Marketing Self-Introduction

Hello, my name is ○○○.
My nickname is “oppa.” My classmates, juniors, and friends gave me this nickname because, despite being a girl, I have a bold and uninhibited personality and don’t get caught up in small things. Since I was in school, I have treated people like an older brother, and as a result, I was always a class officer and listened to my friends’ concerns and helped them solve their problems.
My enterprising and proactive personality has been a source of motivation for my friends. When I was in my senior year of high school, my teacher asked me to help a friend who was not very outgoing. However, rather than just being a companion to him, I tried to show him my bold personality by always taking the initiative. As time passed, my friend gradually changed and began to become more active. I am a person who has the energy to bring about positive change not only in myself but also in others.
I would like to apply to your company with my proactive and enterprising personality and positive energy. I grew up listening to your friendly jingle, and I have always thought of your company as one with excellent marketing and advertising. Based on the language skills I acquired while backpacking during college and the experiences I gained in various countries, I would like to create opportunities for your company to market itself globally.
Thank you very much.