Career development for Int'l students in Korea

The following is a job opening in India.
The empoyer is Korea's major MRO company preparing for incrorporation to expand their business in India.

Location: near Chennai Airport

Key Responsibilities
. Support the setup of operational processes, such as sales and procurement
. Support functions including HR, finance, and general affairs, during overseas subsidiary setup
. Support administrative & legal procedures related to business set up and operation
. Assist in building and managing HR process, such as recruitment, payroll, and employment contract
. Support the establishment of financial management system including accounting, taxation, and budget management
. Assist with office setup, vendor management
. Coordinate communication between headquarters
. Support the establishment of internal policies

This role involves establishing and stabilizating a new subsidiary in India, focusing on the setup of management support functions such as sales, procurement, HR, general affairs, and finance.

Adivce for Indian students studying in South Korea
From the company’s perspective, an Indian student with academic and professional backgrounds in Korea could be considered a qualified candidate. From the candidate’s perspective, Korean companies are likely to offer more competitive compensation packages compared to local companies. It means that both employer and employee are mutually beneficial.

It is hard for international students graduating from Korean universities to enter large companies in Korea. Instead, gaining experience at small/medium-sized companies can be a good alternative.

The hiring position stated above is multi-functional, and small companies often provide opportunities to handle various roles. Surely employers will welcome proactive employees who are willing to take on additional tasks, and in return, you would be ale to broaden perspectives across various functions within the organization.

Most Korean companies are expanding to overseas markets, and India, with its enormous growth potential, is likely to remain a key strategic market. During the early stages of overseas business expansion, companies prefer candidates who can handle diverse support roles.

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