[Seoul District News] 43 Foreigners Promote Their Countries via SNS by Completing Missions at Gangnam Tourist Attractions and Cultural Experiences... 2022 Geumcheon District Women's and Senior Choir New Member Open Recruitment... Seocho-gu Operates 'AI/VR Interview Consulting' to Help Job Seekers Prepare for Interviews
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) held the inauguration ceremony of the ‘Gangnam-gu Foreign Honorary Public Relations Team’ to promote the charm of Gangnam to the world on the 31st of last month.
Eighteen honorary public relations team members attended the inauguration ceremony, where appointment letters were presented, activity guidelines were provided, and the Gangnam Police Station conducted a ‘Crime Prevention Class for Foreigners’.
Since 2011, the district has operated an honorary public relations team composed of foreigners with domestic living experience. In March this year, 43 members from 32 countries including the United States, Japan, the Philippines, and Russia were selected through an open recruitment for the 2022 Foreign Honorary Public Relations Team. The activity period is from March to December.
The public relations team will carry out missions such as monthly tours of Gangnam’s famous spots and cultural experiences, and act as private marketing agents promoting Gangnam to their compatriots through personal SNS. Those who complete the promotional missions will receive monthly prizes and benefits such as participation in performances, exhibitions, and events hosted by Gangnam-gu.
Jeong Soon-gyun, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, said, “During the 7th elected term, Gangnam-gu has actively attracted foreign tourists by running CNN advertisements and broadcasting the global content ‘Gangnam Insiders Picks’ weekly in 27 countries. We will continue to widely promote Gangnam, a global city where tradition and modernity harmonize, to the world through overseas broadcasts and the operation of the ‘Foreign Honorary Public Relations Team.’”
Geumcheon-gu (District Mayor Yoo Seong-hoon) is publicly recruiting new members to join the Geumcheon-gu Women’s Choir and Geumcheon-gu Senior Choir, which contribute to the development of local culture and arts with beautiful harmony.
The recruitment fields are general members and one paid member (alto section) for the Women’s Choir, and general members for the Senior Choir.
Applicants for the Women’s Choir must be adult women aged 19 to under 55 who meet the following criteria: ▲ have a residence or workplace in Geumcheon-gu ▲ have interest in singing and aptitude for vocal music ▲ are willing to improve their skills as artists and serve the local community. Paid members must additionally be graduates or expected graduates of a four-year university majoring in vocal music.
Applicants for the Senior Choir must be adult men and women aged 58 or older (male members preferred) who meet the following criteria: ▲ have a residence or workplace in Geumcheon-gu ▲ have interest in singing and aptitude for vocal music ▲ are willing to improve their skills as artists and serve the local community.
Those wishing to join should apply by April 18 by visiting the district office’s Culture and Sports Division, sending by mail (Geumcheon-gu, Siheung-daero 73-gil 70, 11th floor Culture and Sports Division), or by email.
In-person applications are accepted only on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the application period, and mail or email applications must arrive by 6 p.m. on the deadline day.
Required documents include the application form and resume, consent form for personal information use, academic and career certificates (if applicable), and a passport-sized photo. Forms can be downloaded from the ‘Notices’ section on the Geumcheon-gu Office website.
Geumcheon-gu will conduct practical and interview evaluations on April 21 at 10 a.m. in the Geumnarae Art Hall practice room, and notify successful candidates individually on April 25.
Successful candidates, if without disqualifications, will be appointed as members of the Geumcheon-gu Choir for two years (renewable) and participate in regular and special rehearsals, regular concerts, various local cultural events, and external activities.
The Geumcheon-gu Women’s Choir, founded in 1995, has enhanced Geumcheon-gu’s prestige through awards such as the Silver Prize at the 2011 National Saemaeul Choir Festival, Encouragement Prize at the Changwon National Grand Prix Choir Festival, and Bronze Prize at the 2017 Geoje National Choir Competition. The Geumcheon-gu Senior Choir, founded in 2020, is preparing to participate in national senior choir competitions.
Yoo Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, said, “We hope many local residents with pride and dedication as members of the district choir will actively participate to contribute to the development of local culture and arts.”
Seocho-gu announced that it will operate ‘AI/VR Interview Consulting’ to help job seekers prepare for interviews until the end of the year.
In response to the recent increase in companies conducting AI interviews and the expansion of non-face-to-face recruitment methods, the district has been operating the ‘AI/VR Interview Consulting’ program since last year, which uses AI and VR to help young people build confidence through sufficient mock interview experiences.
The ‘AI/VR Interview Consulting’ consists of an ‘AI Recruitment Program’ based on AI competency tests and personality and aptitude analysis with feedback to prepare for the changing recruitment market, and a ‘VR Interview Program’ that allows realistic interview practice with a virtual interviewer.
This year, to provide opportunities to more young people, the program will offer practical interview experiences to 500 young people, an increase of 300 from last year.
The ‘AI Recruitment Program’ includes eight stages of competency tests covering self-introduction, personality tests, situational response interviews, and in-depth interviews, allowing interviewees to experience the entire recruitment process. This year, participants can choose to include the NCS (National Competency Standards) basic vocational skills assessment for higher quality employment consulting.
For young people who often get nervous during interviews (‘interview anxiety’), the ‘VR Interview Program’ is the solution. Through VR devices, users can interact with a virtual interviewer with questions and answers tailored to various job categories, helping them overcome interview anxiety through solid practical interview preparation.
The AI/VR Interview Consulting operates by reservation. Participants can select their preferred time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays and visit the 8th-floor training room of Seocho-gu Office to experience the program. The ‘AI Recruitment Program’ can also be experienced at home if the participant has a personal PC with a webcam and a headset.
To apply, visit the Google Form link provided in the announcement on the Seocho-gu Office website and submit the application form.
Additionally, the district operates various youth employment education programs such as ▲ Seocho AI College ▲ Seocho Media Creator ▲ 4th Industrial Revolution software courses and NCS written test preparation through the Blueprint Academy to nurture future talents leading the upcoming 4th Industrial Revolution and support stable employment for youth.
Cheon Jeong-wook, Acting Mayor of Seocho-gu, said, “We will continue to prepare customized support projects to help young people find the jobs they want in this era of employment cliff.”
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