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Finding employment

Words for looking for a job, describing work and entering a profession.

A1B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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career

noun · 3 examples
  1. She began her career as a nurse.
  2. I want a career in science.
  3. He learned many skills during his long career.

job

noun · 3 examples
  1. She has a job in a bakery.
  2. I am looking for a job near home.
  3. His new job starts on Monday.

candidate

noun · 3 examples
  1. We interviewed each candidate on Friday.
  2. The strongest candidate had experience with children.
  3. One candidate asked about the working hours.

applicant

noun · 3 examples
  1. Each applicant must complete a short form.
  2. We asked the applicant to describe her previous work.
  3. The company contacted every applicant by email.

application

noun · 3 examples
  1. I sent my application yesterday.
  2. Please include your phone number in the application.
  3. Her application arrived before the deadline.

qualification

noun · 3 examples
  1. This job requires a teaching qualification.
  2. She gained a qualification in electrical work.
  3. Relevant experience is an important qualification for this role.

profession

noun · 3 examples
  1. She chose medicine as her profession.
  2. Nursing is a demanding profession.
  3. People in this profession keep learning throughout their careers.

occupation

noun · 3 examples
  1. Please state your occupation on the form.
  2. Farming was his main occupation for many years.
  3. What made you choose your present occupation?

employment

noun · 3 examples
  1. She found employment at a local factory.
  2. The new shop will provide employment for six people.
  3. He is seeking full-time employment.

unemployment

noun · 3 examples
  1. The town faces high unemployment after the factory closed.
  2. During her unemployment, she attended several interviews.
  3. The training program aims to reduce unemployment.

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