면접 (myeon-jeop, myeonjeop) · 합격 (hap-gyeok, hapgyeok) · 입사 (ip-sa, ipsa)
면접, 합격, and 입사 represent distinct stages in the job application process and must be used precisely according to context.
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The process where an applicant meets in person for questions and answers during job or school applications
When to use
Applicant interview, Interview scheduling, Interview preparation, Interview questions
The nuance
면접 is used when the applicant is interviewed in person or online by a company or school; it is the evaluation stage determining acceptance.
The state of passing a test or evaluation successfully
When to use
Exam results, Interview result announcement, Acceptance notification, Certificate of passing
The nuance
합격 is used when passing a test, evaluation, or interview, indicating the result; after 합격, one proceeds to 입사 or 입학.
The act or state of officially joining a company as an employee
When to use
First day at company, Joining formalities, Orientation ceremony, Post-joining training
The nuance
입사 is used when officially joining and starting work at a company after passing the interview and acceptance stages.
면접은 다음 주 월요일에 있습니다.
myeon-jeop-eun da-eum ju wol-yo-il-e iss-seup-ni-da., myeon jeop eun da eum ju wol yo il e iss seup ni da.
Appropriate for scheduling an interview.
나는 면접에 합격했어요.
na-neun myeon-jeop-e hap-gyeok-haess-eo-yo., na neun myeon jeop e hap gyeok haess eo yo.
면접 is the process, 합격 is the result; say '합격했어요' instead of '면접에 합격'.
합격 통보를 받았어요.
hap-gyeok tong-bo-reul bat-ass-eo-yo., hap gyeok tong bo reul bat ass eo yo.
Suitable for announcing acceptance results.
입사 전에 면접을 봤어요.
ip-sa jeon-e myeon-jeop-eul bwass-eo-yo., ip sa jeon e myeon jeop eul bwass eo yo.
Correct usage indicating interview before joining.
입사에 합격했어요.
ip-sa-e hap-gyeok-haess-eo-yo., ip sa e hap gyeok haess eo yo.
입사 follows 합격; '입사에 합격' is incorrect. Use '합격 후 입사했어요'.
입사 후 교육을 받았습니다.
ip-sa hu gyo-yuk-eul bat-ass-seup-ni-da., ip sa hu gyo yuk eul bat ass seup ni da.
Appropriate for training after joining a company.
면접 준비를 열심히 했어요.
myeon-jeop jun-bi-reul yeol-sim-hi haess-eo-yo., myeon jeop jun bi reul yeol sim hi haess eo yo.
Natural expression for preparing for an interview.
합격 시험을 봤어요.
hap-gyeok si-heom-eul bwass-eo-yo., hap gyeok si heom eul bwass eo yo.
'합격 시험' is unnatural; say '시험을 봤어요' or '합격했어요'.
Which is the stage where the applicant meets and exchanges questions?
What means officially joining and starting work at a company?
Which word is used to announce exam or interview results?
Is the sentence '입사에 합격했어요' correct?
