SK hynix tops job seekers' wish list amid semiconductor boom

For many young Koreans, landing a job at SK hynix has become a career goal. "After nearly three years of preparation, I finally landed a position in SK hynix's maintenance line, which had long been my dream," one user recently wrote on a Naver community for job seekers. Another user likened the hiring process to a "nationwide audition," saying it felt as though everyone was applying for a position at the chipmaker. These comments reflect the growing appeal of Korea's semiconductor industry among young Koreans. According to a report released by recruitment platform JobKorea, Tuesday, SK hynix ranked first on this year's list of the most desired employers. Samsung Electronics came in second, followed by Naver, Toss, Hyundai Motor and Amorepacific. SK hynix, which had ranked fifth in 2022, climbed to the top spot this year, while Kakao, the most preferred employer five years ago, fell to eighth place. Samsung Electronics has remained among the top two since 2021. The findings were based on a survey of 3,287 job seekers and an analysis of user data collected on JobKorea's platform. CompensationWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times