CJ OliveNetworks announced plans to implement AI competency assessments in its recruitment process for new hires in the second half of 2026, aiming to secure 'AI native talent.' The company intends to select candidates with both job-specific expertise and the ability to utilize AI in response to the industry's overall AI transformation (AX).
The company revealed its public recruitment for new employees on September 17, 2026. The positions available include roles in AI, data, software, digital transformation (DX), ERP, information security, infrastructure services, cloud, network services, and AI video product planning. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on September 30 through the CJ Group recruitment website.
AI engineers will support AX across various industries by developing generative AI and agent-based services. Data engineers will be responsible for building and operating the group’s data platform. DX engineers will develop systems and services for key CJ Group businesses, including food and food services, logistics and new retail, and entertainment and media.
This recruitment drive focuses on selecting 'AI native talent.' The goal is to find individuals who can use AI as a fundamental tool in their work, identify new opportunities independently, and demonstrate their achievements.
To facilitate this, the company has completely overhauled its coding test process and introduced an 'AI competency assessment test' for all positions. Candidates for development roles will take a 'vibe coding test' that evaluates their ability to collaborate with AI to produce tangible results. Non-development roles will undergo an 'AI utilization competency test' to assess how effectively they can leverage AI in work scenarios.
The recruitment process will consist of document screening, the AI competency assessment test, and two rounds of interviews. Candidates who pass the second interview will undergo an internship evaluation within three weeks, with final acceptance confirmed in January 2027. To assist applicants in understanding the roles, an online recruitment briefing featuring hiring managers and job seniors will be held on September 28.
In addition to hiring new employees, CJ OliveNetworks is linking its youth AI talent development program to recruitment efforts. The company participates in the 'K-New Deal Academy' by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as the 'Future Tomorrow Work Experience' project, offering AI education and internship programs for young people.
Lee Yong-wook, head of HR at CJ OliveNetworks, stated, "In an era where AI is fundamental to how we work, we have restructured our recruitment process to discover AI native talent. We look forward to receiving interest and applications from individuals who want to grow with CJ OliveNetworks, leading the AX of the industry and finding new opportunities through AI." CJ OliveNetworks aims to strengthen its capabilities in AI, big data, and cloud technology, with a goal of becoming one of the top five AX and DX companies in South Korea by 2030, coinciding with its 30th anniversary last year. In the first half of this year, the company strategically enhanced its AI sector and expanded its recruitment of related talent, outlining the responsibilities of AI engineers to include language AI, physical AI, and agent-based application service development. The introduction of the AI competency assessment test for all positions marks a significant step in integrating AI utilization capabilities into the recruitment process.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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