JM CAREER

What JM CAREER does

JM CAREER (제이엠커리어, legally JMCAREER Co., Ltd.) is a Seoul-headquartered, privately held Korean career transition and outplacement services company founded in 2001 (originally as Korean Outplacement Co., Ltd., rebranded in 2005). It provides structured re-employment, general career transition, executive transition, and startup support services to corporate employees facing retirement or career change, supplemented by life design programs covering career, lifestyle, and mental health dimensions. Its customer base spans large Korean enterprises (Taekwang Industry, Hyosung Heavy Industries, Korean Air — all clients since 2002), government agencies (Ministry of National Defense, National Police Agency, Veterans Affairs Office, Ministry of Employment and Labor), and individual job seekers enrolled in government-subsidized programs (National Employment Support System, Youth Job Leap Incentive, Senior Internship, Hope Return Package).

The company operates the largest dedicated branch network in Korea's career transition sector: 21 direct branches across Seoul, Gyeonggi, Chungcheong, Gangwon, Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, Busan/Gyeongnam regions, plus 6 dedicated Police Career Transition Centers and a flagship Seoul Forest Center (CTC). Its technology stack includes the patented MaruOn video resume system (2009), the OMS customer management system (2008), The Human Data Center analytics system (2020), and The Human Learning Center LMS (2021), combined with an exclusive Korean supply agreement with US-based Birkman International for the Birkman personality and career assessment methodology.

JM CAREER generates revenue through four primary streams: corporate outplacement and executive transition consulting fees from enterprises implementing re-employment support systems; government contract revenue from multiple ministries covering police, military, veteran, youth, senior, and SME-owner transition programs (often free or subsidized to end users); premium executive transition services with dedicated consultants and personalized facilities; and subsidiary service integration through three wholly-owned entities — Birkman Korea (personality diagnostics, est. 2010), WinnersJM (EAP/mental health, est. 2015), and MiraeSol (AI/digital education, est. 2024). Distribution is direct and field-led via the branch and center network, supplemented by government online enrollment portals (Work Korea, Soho Korea 24) and corporate online inquiry forms. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for large accounts, direct consumer engagement through branches, and government program partnerships for high-volume individual services.

Name

JM CAREER

Legal name

JMCAREER Co., Ltd.

Website

https://jmcareer.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

JM CAREER (제이엠커리어) is a Korean career transition and outplacement services company, founded 2001, operating 21 branches and 6 police career centers to serve retiring corporate employees, executives, government personnel (defense, police, veterans), and individual job seekers via government-subsidized programs, supplemented by three subsidiaries in diagnostics, EAP, and digital HRD.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career Transition and Outplacement Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131), Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Transition & Reemployment Services (Job Search Support) (BPACAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Service Delivery, Case Management & Employee Self-Service (BPACAPAL), Career Services & Career Readiness (EDALABAB), Workforce Support Services & Case Management (Coaching, Wraparound) (EDAAAOAK)

Keywords

• Outplacement services
• Career transition consulting
• Re-employment support
• Executive transition services
• Public employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yongdungpo

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Outplacement Consulting Services: Fee-for-service career transition and outplacement consulting provided to corporations implementing re-employment support programs for retiring employees, including executive transition services and general career change support
2. Government Contracted Employment Programs: Revenue from government-funded employment support programs including police career transition consulting, youth employment initiatives, senior internship programs, and small business owner return packages. Services are provided under contract with government agencies with full or partial government funding support
3. Premium Executive Transition Services: High-end, differentiated premium consulting services for retiring executives including personal office space, dedicated consultants, expert coaching, and family-wide premium services
4. Subsidiary Service Integration: Revenue generated through affiliated companies including Birkman Korea (personality diagnostics), WinnersJM (EAP/mental health services), and Miraesol (AI/digital education), providing comprehensive career lifecycle solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JM CAREER is a career total solutions company that delivers re-employment support, outplacement, and career transition consulting to corporations, retiring executives, and government-sponsored job seekers in South Korea. Its services include Re-employment Support, General Career Transition, Executive Transition, and Startup Support, complemented by Life Design Programs and government-funded public employment services such as Police Career Transition Consulting, the National Employment Support System, and the Hope Return Package. The company delivers these services through 21 nationwide direct branches, 6 dedicated Police Career Transition Centers, and the Seoul Forest CTC, supported by proprietary digital platforms and an exclusive Birkman assessment partnership.

Product overview

JM CAREER (제이엠커리어) is a career total solutions company that operates as a multi-product service platform with 21 nationwide branches. The core offerings include 재취업지원서비스 (re-employment support), 일반전직서비스 (general career transition), 임원전직서비스 (executive transition), and 창업지원서비스 (startup support), complemented by 생애설계基本 및 융합 프로그램 (life design programs). Digital platforms include 더휴먼러닝센터 LMS, 더휴먼데이터센터, OMS system, and 마루온 video resume. The company operates three subsidiaries: 버크만코리아 for personality diagnostics, 위너스제이엠 for stress management/EAP, and 미래솔 for AI/digital education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Career Transition Service (일반전직 서비스) Comprehensive career transition support service for retiring employees, providing psychological stability, self-diagnosis, goal setting, and employment/startup information for rapid career change. Designed for employees from large corporations facing voluntary retirement, mandatory retirement, wage peak system transitions, or involuntary separation.
• Executive Transition Service (임원전직 서비스) Premium career transition program for retiring executives, offering personalized career design, asset management, time management, and health management with differentiated high-quality services including personal office space, dedicated executive consultants, and family-wide VIP support services.
• Startup Support Service (창업지원 서비스) Comprehensive consulting service minimizing startup risks through 1:1 consulting with startup experts for item analysis, location selection, business plan writing, and marketing strategy establishment. Designed for individuals seeking to start new businesses.
• Life Design Basic Program (생애설계 기본 프로그램) Life design education program that checks life-cycle developmental tasks, establishes life goals, and supports balanced life through comprehensive career development and life design.
• Life Design Fusion Program (생애설계 융합 프로그램) Premium life design program combining JM Family's three specialized areas: Career, Life, and Mental Health, configured as customized programs based on individual characteristics.
• Re-employment Support Service (재취업지원 서비스) Corporate re-employment support consulting service for enterprises with 100-999 employees (free government-supported service) and mandatory enterprises with 1,000+ employees, including system introduction, pilot programs, and ongoing consulting for qualifying companies implementing re-employment support systems.
• Police Career Transition Consulting (경찰전직지원컨설팅) Career transition support program for retiring police officers operating 6 dedicated centers nationwide (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, Busan), providing comprehensive services including change management, goal setting, social contribution opportunities, employment placement, and aftercare.
• National Employment Support System (국민취업지원제도) Government-funded integrated employment and livelihood support program for youth job seekers aged 15-34 (Type I, free regardless of income) and mid-career job seekers aged 35-69 (Type II, below median income threshold). Includes employment support, livelihood assistance, job matching, and vocational training. 9,000+ individual customers served.
• Youth Job Leap Incentive (청년 일자리도약장려금) Government employment subsidy program offering up to 720만 KRW annual subsidy (Monthly 600,000 KRW per month for 1 year) for SMEs hiring eligible youth aged 15-34 who have been unemployed for 4+ consecutive months and work 28+ hours/week at minimum wage.
• Senior Internship Support Program (현장실습훈련 지원사업) Government-funded program providing up to 5.5 million KRW support for companies hiring workers aged 60+, including internship support (1.2 million KRW), recruitment support (1.5 million KRW), and long-term employment retention support (2.8 million KRW).
• Hope Return Package Specialized Employment Support Deep Education (희망리턴패키지 특화취업지원 심화교육) Program for failed/failing small business owners transitioning to wage employment, providing psychological recovery program, 1:1 resume editing, interview coaching, job-specific training (IT, accounting, nursing, logistics, cooking), and employment linkage services. Maximum 225만 KRW cash (up to 255만 KRW total benefit) plus 30 hours of in-person deep education at Uijeongbu, Seoul HQ, and Bundang branches.
• Future Tomorrow Work Experience (미래내일 일경험) Government-subsidized public employment service program for youth (15-34) providing short-term work experience opportunities as part of the National Employment Support System.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000+ individual customers supported through National Employment Support System
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Ministry of SMEs and Startups / Small Business Administration (중소벤처기업부 / 소상공인시장진흥공단)majorOthers · 1 January 2026JM Career operates the Hope Return Package Specialized Employment Support Deep Education (희망리턴패키지 특화취업지원 심화교육) program for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, administered by the Small Business Administration (소상공인시장진흥공단). The program supports failed/failing small business owners in transitioning to wage employment with psychological recovery, training, and job matching services.
• Korea Association of Corporate Directors (한국경총)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partnership established in 2013 for retirement manager training education programs. 한국경총 collaborates with JM Career to develop and deliver training curriculum for corporate retirement managers responsible for employee transition support within organizations.
• Ministry of Employment and Labor (고용노동부)coreOthers · 1 January 2011JM Career was selected as an outsourcing operator for the Employment Success Package (취업성공패키지) program in 2011. The company continues to operate multiple government-funded employment support programs including the National Employment Support System, providing consulting, job matching, and training services to eligible job seekers under government subsidy.
• Birkman InternationalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2008Exclusive partnership established in 2008 for Birkman diagnostic service supply. Birkman International, headquartered in the United States, provides the Birkman personality and career assessment methodology. JM Career serves as the exclusive Korean partner and established Birkman Korea as a diagnostic specialized company in 2010. JM Career hosts the annual BIRKMAN Conference in Korea since 2018.
• Veterans Affairs Office (국가보훈처)majorOthers · 1 January 2006JM Career has operated the Veteran Support Center (제대군인지원센터) since 2006, providing career transition and support services to veterans completing military service.
• National Police Agency / Police Career Transition Centers (경찰청)coreOthers · 1 January 2004JM Career has been operating career transition support programs for police agencies for over 20 years. The company operates 6 dedicated Police Career Transition Centers nationwide (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, Busan) providing comprehensive services including change management, goal setting, social contribution opportunities, employment placement, and aftercare for retiring police officers.
• Ministry of National Defense (국방부)majorOthers · 1 January 2004JM Career has operated career transition support services for retiring military officers since 2004, providing counseling, job placement support, and retirement planning services to national defense personnel transitioning to civilian careers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Right Management (ManpowerGroup): Career management and outplacement arm of ManpowerGroup, one of the largest global outplacement service providers. Offers talent assessment, career transition, and workforce solutions that directly compete with JM Career's enterprise outplacement services.
• Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH): Global career transition and outplacement leader, formerly part of Adecco. Operates a worldwide network of career transition centers offering re-employment support, executive coaching, and outplacement services directly comparable to JM Career's core offering.
• INTOO (formerly DBM): Global outplacement and career transition provider delivering re-employment support, career coaching, and workforce solutions through a multinational delivery network, directly comparable in service scope to JM Career.
• Career Partners International: Global network of career transition and outplacement firms serving enterprise clients across multiple geographies. Provides executive outplacement, career coaching, and re-employment services comparable to JM Career's enterprise offerings.
• Challenger, Gray & Christmas: Long-established US outplacement and career transition firm providing re-employment support, executive coaching, and career consulting services comparable to JM Career's general transition and executive transition offerings.
• Randstad RiseSmart: Technology-enabled career transition and outplacement provider within Randstad. Combines AI-powered job matching with human coaching, offering an innovation-driven alternative to traditional outplacement consultancies like JM Career.

Regional players

• Saramin (사람인): Major Korean online recruitment and HR platform serving job seekers and employers with job matching and talent search capabilities. An adjacent rather than directly competing platform that intersects with JM Career's job-matching functions in Korea.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a significant outplacement and career transition practice alongside executive search, talent assessment, and HR consulting. A larger incumbent that competes for enterprise outplacement mandates.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm offering executive transition and career consulting services. Comparable at the executive transition tier of JM Career's 임원전직서비스 premium offering.

Others

• WorkNet (워크넷): Korean government-operated employment service platform hosting the National Employment Support System. Functions as a referral/infrastructure channel for JM Career's government-subsidized programs rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jm-career

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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