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What does "bring your résumé" mean in a part-time job interview text?

2026-10-30

의사가 청진기를 사용해 환자의 혈압을 재며 건강검진을 하고 있다.

I heard the part-time job interview text said "이력서 지참." A foreign student didn't know this phrase and searched for it for a long time. 지참 means "please bring it with you." You just need to bring a paper résumé. But once you start working, even more unfamiliar notices arrive. It's an announcement that says, "Here is the schedule for the autumn health checkup." ## In Other Countries It differs from country to country. In many countries, a health checkup is something you arrange yourself by going to a hospital. It may be rare for a company to set a date and let you know. ## In Korea In Korea, it is common for companies to have their employees get checkups. It's because the law has a rule like that. It's also meant to catch work-related illnesses early. Also, health insurance in Korea is built around the workplace, so it's natural for a company to look after its employees' health too. That's why some companies even give you time off work on checkup day. ## If You Work Part-Time, Do This Whether part-timers are covered too can depend on your working hours and contract. So ask your boss, "Am I also subject to the health checkup?" The system can change, so the most accurate way is to check with the National Health Insurance Service or the Ministry of Employment and Labor. If your job involves handling food, you may also be required to get a separate health certificate.

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