9 Passes This Year, 9 Passes Last Year
Yeungnam University (President Choi Oechul) has been recognized as a cradle for nurturing national public officials by producing the highest number of successful candidates nationwide for the 'National Government Level 7 Regional Talent Trainee Selection Exam' for two consecutive years.
Recently, the Ministry of Personnel Management announced the final list of 175 successful candidates (110 in administration, 65 in technical fields) for the '2023 Regional Talent Level 7 Trainee Selection Exam.' Among them, a total of 9 candidates from Yeungnam University?5 in administration and 4 in technical fields?were the highest number nationwide. Yeungnam University also ranked first nationwide last year by producing 9 successful candidates.
This year's successful candidates include Lee Hyunjae (4th year, Business Administration), Park Hyoeun (4th year, Public Administration), Jeon Gyuhee (Graduate, English Language and Literature), Noh Taeseong (Graduate, Public Administration), and Lee Yerin (Graduate, European Language and Culture) in the administration group; and Seo Jungwoon (4th year, Mechanical Engineering), Lee Somin (4th year, Environmental Engineering), Kim Seoyoon, and Park Jieun (both graduates, Statistics) in the technical group.
Notably, student Seo Jungwoon is the younger sibling of Seo Eunbyeol (Graduate, Information and Communication Engineering, Yeungnam University), who passed this exam in 2020, marking a unique record of siblings from Yeungnam University consecutively passing the National Government Level 7 Regional Talent Trainee Selection Exam.
Yeungnam University has demonstrated outstanding competitiveness by producing a total of 35 successful candidates over the past five years in the National Government Level 7 Regional Talent Trainee Selection Exam. This is due to systematic support centered on the dedicated department, the University Job Plus Center. Yeungnam University personally oversees students throughout the entire selection process, from the university recommendation recruitment stage to the written and interview exams.
Every year, Yeungnam University recruits students preparing for the 'National Government Level 7 Regional Talent Trainee Selection Exam,' organizes courses to prepare for the written exam, and assigns dedicated advising professors for individual guidance. Additionally, the University Job Plus Center hosts mock exams and study groups for the written exam and facilitates meetings with successful seniors to help students prepare for interviews.
The university's proactive support has led to top-level results nationwide in both quantity and quality. Most applicants pass the written exam every year, and the interview exam boasts a 100% pass rate. All 18 candidates who took the interview last year and this year were included in the final list of successful candidates.
Jeon In, director of Yeungnam University Job Plus Center, said, "The university has been systematically supporting all processes from recruitment, written exams, to interviews and final acceptance, achieving excellent results every year. Besides public service, the Job Plus Center operates various customized employment and career guidance programs for general companies and public institutions. We will actively support students in finding careers suited to their aptitudes and securing employment in their desired fields."
Choi Oechul, president of Yeungnam University, stated, "The proper role of all professionals is important for national development. Among them, the public sector must play the most important and exemplary role. If public officials stand firm, we can overcome the difficulties Korea is currently facing and grow into a more dignified nation. I hope our proud Cheonma members grow with the right mindset and attitude to serve the country and its people as public officials."
The 'National Government Level 7 Regional Talent Trainee Selection Exam' was introduced in 2005 to strengthen regional representation in public service by evenly recruiting regional talents. Candidates who meet certain qualifications and are recommended by their universities undergo a written exam (PSAT, Constitution) administered by the Ministry of Personnel Management, document screening, and interviews for selection.
This year's successful candidates will complete basic training in the first half of next year to adapt to public service and improve job skills, followed by trainee work at central administrative agencies. The trainee period is approximately one year, after which they will be appointed as regular Level 7 public officials following a performance evaluation.
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