KT to Recruit 400 Practical Talent... 'Untact' Methods Including Video Interviews

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] KT announced on the 31st that it will begin recruiting interns for new employee hiring in September. Amid the tightening employment market due to the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), KT aims to contribute to youth job creation through prompt hiring implementation while prioritizing 'safety' above all.

This KT recruitment will start accepting applications from September 7, and detailed information can be found on the KT recruitment website. The recruitment fields include ▲Marketing & Sales ▲Network ▲IT ▲R&D, totaling four areas. KT group companies also plan to conduct hiring according to each company's schedule.

The total hiring scale remains around 400 people as initially planned for the year, combining both regular and internship recruitments. Previously, KT announced the abolition of the regular public recruitment held twice a year and introduced a system of on-demand and internship hiring to select practical talent.

Since this year's recruitment is conducted amid the nationwide spread of COVID-19, KT plans to implement 'untact recruitment' prioritizing applicants' safety. Until now, all recruitment-related events were concentrated at the Gwanghwamun headquarters, but this time, recruitment will be dispersed at regional headquarters nationwide to minimize contact among applicants. Additionally, KT plans to introduce 'untact' throughout the selection process with newly implemented online aptitude tests and video interviews.

Another feature of this recruitment is the 'full implementation of the internship system.' The '4th Industrial Revolution Academy' internship, previously limited to the metropolitan area and focused on network and IT technical fields, will be expanded nationwide and applied to the Marketing & Sales field to hire practical talent. Through nationwide implementation of the internship system, KT aims to expand hiring opportunities for talents rooted in each region and nurture them as regional experts in the future.

The 4th Industrial Revolution Academy internship, operated since last year to foster talent in the 4th industrial sector, is KT's unique talent development program linking about two months of practical education related to the 4th industrial sector with on-site internships. Internship completers will join KT as new employees upon passing the executive interview. Furthermore, through a business agreement with the Innobiz Association implemented in July, KT plans to support employment for those who wish to work at technology innovation-type growth companies among KT internship completers.

Shin Hyun-ok, Vice President and Head of KT's Management Support Division, said, “Although there are difficulties in recruitment operations due to COVID-19, we will proceed with hiring as planned to provide jobs for youth. Above all, we will make every effort to ensure recruitment prioritizes applicants' safety, and we will continue to strive to expand practical experience and employment opportunities for young job seekers.”

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