Lotte Launches "Predictable Occasional Recruitment"... Hiring New Employees at 15 Affiliates

Job Fairs at Major Universities from March 3 to 9

Support for Job Seekers Including Counseling with Current Employees

Lotte announced on March 3 that it will begin its "Predictable Occasional Recruitment" program starting from March 4.

The "Predictable Occasional Recruitment" is Lotte's hiring system in which its affiliates conduct recruitment processes in March, June, September, and December. For this March round, 15 affiliates-including Lotte Department Store, Lotte Hotel, Lotte Duty Free, Lotte Advanced Materials, and Lotte Chilsung Beverage-will participate. Recruitment will be held for more than 30 job categories including MD (Merchandiser/Product Planning), sales, marketing, and business support, with the total number of hires in the triple digits.

2026 Lotte Predictable Occasional Recruitment March Poster. Lotte

Lotte Department Store and Lotte Mart & Super will recruit new employees in MD and marketing roles through the "IM (I'm Mania) Process," which focuses on practical work capabilities. The "IM Process" evaluates applicants based on their ability to perform work tasks and their vision for the job, excluding so-called "specs" such as academic grades and language test scores from the criteria. Unlike regular recruitment, the "IM Process" assesses candidates' job-related competencies and achievements through a portfolio review, followed by an on-site audition to gauge practical skills.

Lotte has been operating the "Predictable Occasional Recruitment" system since 2024. By formalizing what was previously an irregular recruitment process, Lotte has reduced the inconvenience of having to repeatedly check for job postings, enabling applicants to prepare for employment in a more systematic manner according to the quarterly schedule.

Alongside its recruitment processes, Lotte also runs job support programs. In line with the March 2026 Predictable Occasional Recruitment schedule, Lotte will hold job fairs at seven universities from March 3 to March 9. HR managers and current employees from the affiliates will attend these events to provide job introductions, guidance on the application process, and recruitment counseling. In June and December, Lotte will also host the "Lotte Job Cafe," offering job consultations, lectures by external experts, and personal statement consulting, along with customized counseling programs linked to the quarterly recruitment schedule.

A Lotte representative stated, "The Predictable Occasional Recruitment system is designed to help job seekers establish systematic employment strategies," adding, "Through on-site consultation programs linked to recruitment, we will broaden our connection with applicants and continue to focus on job-centered hiring."

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