Job

usgb/dʒɑːb/
noun

A task or work done or to be done, especially paid work.

I am looking for a new job.
Visual representation of "job" - A task or work done or to be done, especially paid work

Often appears as...

  • work job
  • job hunt
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Employment Focus

Usually means regular, ongoing work for pay, as distinct from a single task or project.

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She landed a job at the law firm.
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Seek and Find

Often used when talking about the process of looking for employment.

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He's been on a job search for a month.
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