신청, 접수, 등록, 모집, 지원, 구인, 채용

신청, 접수, 등록, 모집, 지원, 구인, 채용: Similarities and Differences

1. Similarities

All terms relate to organizational processes involving applications, recruitment, or registration. They are commonly used in contexts like employment, education, events, and services.

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2. Differences

A. Stage in the Process

Term	Meaning	Key Stage
신청	Application/Request (by an individual)	Initial step: Submitting a request
접수	Receiving/Accepting applications	Collecting applications
등록	Registration (official enrollment)	Post-acceptance sign-up
모집	Recruitment (seeking people)	Announcing openings
지원	Applying for a position/opportunity	Voluntary submission
구인	Job vacancy (seeking employees)	Specific to job openings
채용	Hiring/Employment (final decision)	Final stage: Employing someone

B. Context and Focus

Term	Context	Example
신청	General requests (programs, permits)	"여권 신청" (Passport application)
접수	Administrative acceptance of documents	"원서 접수 마감" (Application deadline)
등록	Official enrollment (courses, events)	"학생 등록" (Student registration)
모집	Broad recruitment (members, volunteers)	"동아리 회원 모집" (Club member recruitment)
지원	Applying for roles (jobs, scholarships)	"대학 지원서 제출" (Submit college application)
구인	Job-specific openings	"구인 광고" (Job posting)
채용	Final employment decision	"신입 사원 채용" (Hiring new employees)

C. Perspective

• Individual Action:

  • 신청, 지원, 등록 (done by the applicant/participant).

• Organizational Action:

  • 접수, 모집, 구인, 채용 (done by the institution/company).

D. Key Nuances

1. 신청 vs. 지원:

   • 신청: Neutral term for any request (e.g., services, permits).

     • Example: "체육관 이용 신청" (Gym membership application).

   • 지원: Implies volition (e.g., applying for a job/scholarship).

     • Example: "취업 지원" (Job application).

2. 모집 vs. 구인 vs. 채용:

   • 모집: Broad recruitment (e.g., members, volunteers).

     • Example: "봉사자 모집" (Volunteer recruitment).

   • 구인: Focused on job vacancies.

     • Example: "IT 기업 구인" (IT company job opening).

   • 채용: Final step of hiring.

     • Example: "최종 합격자 채용" (Hiring final candidates).

3. 접수 vs. 등록:

   • 접수: Receiving applications (before approval).

     • Example: "지원서 접수 중" (Accepting applications).

   • 등록: Official enrollment (after approval).

     • Example: "수강 등록 완료" (Course registration completed).

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3. Common Collocations

• 신청서 (application form), 접수 기간 (application period).

• 등록금 (tuition fee), 모집 공고 (recruitment notice).

• 구인란 (job board), 채용 프로세스 (hiring process).

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Summary Table

Term	Focus	Key Example
신청	Request/Application	"장학금 신청" (Scholarship application)
접수	Receiving documents	"서류 접수 완료" (Documents received)
등록	Official enrollment	"회원 등록" (Member registration)
모집	Broad recruitment	"아르바이트 모집" (Part-time job recruitment)
지원	Voluntary application	"대학원 지원" (Graduate school application)
구인	Job vacancy	"구인 사이트" (Job search site)
채용	Hiring decision	"채용 면접" (Job interview)

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Key Takeaway

• Use 신청/지원 for applying, 접수 for accepting applications, 등록 for post-approval sign-ups.

• 모집/구인 announce openings (broad vs. job-specific), while 채용 is the final hiring step.

• Example Flow:

  • 회사가 구인 공고 → 지원자가 지원 → 회사가 서류 접수 → 합격자 채용 → 직원 등록.

Understanding these distinctions ensures clarity in formal, academic, and professional Korean contexts!