Job Hunting Manual for International Students - 2. Preparing for Your First Day at Work

Congratulations! You can now start working in Korea.

But before you work, there are things you must prepare. Get documents from your boss, and if you will be cooking, take a health checkup. It's not difficult! Take it step by step.

Prepare the documents

This is how international students (D-2, D-4 visa) can work part-time

1. Write a contract with your boss

• You must have a standard labor contract

2. Visit your school and get a part-time employment confirmation letter from the school

• You must have the school's seal

3. Get a certificate of enrollment and a transcript

• You can get them from the school website

• If unsure, ask a teacher or school staff

4. Visit your boss

• Ask your boss to sign the part-time employment confirmation letter

• Ask your boss for a copy of the business registration certificate and a copy of their ID (receive as paper or take a photo)

5. Prepare your TOPIK score report, or if the English track, prepare a certificate with your English test score

6. Prepare a copy of your passport or alien registration card

• Copy both sides with a copier

• Or take a photo with a camera

7. Apply for part-time work permission on Hi-Korea

Request documents from your boss

International students need help from the boss to work. Politely ask for the necessary documents from your boss.