VIVISA REAL INTERVIEW🎤 (3) Menya Seoul - Giang - Vietnam

“There were times I was paid less just because I was a foreigner, but thanks to VIVISA, I can now work and receive fair wages.” — Menya Seoul Part-timer | Giang (Vietnam)

If you're an international student in Korea, you've probably thought, 'I need to find a part-time job, but where do I start?'

Today, we introduce the story of Giang, a Vietnamese student who found a reliable job amidst such concerns and is maintaining stable work. 🙋‍♀️

— Hello, nice to meet you. Please introduce yourself briefly.

Hello, I'm Giang from Vietnam. I am currently studying Korean at Seojeong University, and it's been less than a year since I came to Korea.

— What methods have you primarily used to find part-time jobs in Korea?

I mostly used recommendations from acquaintances, the "Danggeun Market" app, and Facebook groups.

However, most jobs were just short-term, and it was difficult to find long-term positions!

I once worked briefly in restaurants or farms, but some employers paid me less than agreed just because I was a foreigner, which was upsetting. 😢 It was also hard to argue because of the language barrier.

— It must have been really tough if you had such experiences. What do you consider the most important condition when choosing a part-time job?

Firstly, working hours that don't overlap with classes, and secondly, the wages.

At least the minimum hourly wage is necessary for living.

— What was the most difficult part when finding a job on your own?

Korean was the hardest.

Due to the language barrier, it was hard to accurately match working conditions or schedules, and I was often rejected because 'international students have poor communication skills.'

— How did you come to know about VIVISA?

My senior, Mai Anh, at the same Korean language institute told me about it.

She also found a job through VIVISA and said they helped her a lot when applying for part-time jobs, so I trusted them.

So I applied immediately too. 😊

— How was your process of applying for a part-time job through VIVISA?

Every process was convenient. They connected me with employers just by applying some information, so there was no need to contact anyone myself or prepare documents.