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job seeker

American  
Also jobseeker

noun

  1. a person who is actively looking for employment.


Other Word Forms

  • job seeking noun

Example Sentences

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Appeared in the December 27, 2025, print edition as 'At 65, an Unlucky Job Seeker Faces a Bruising Reality'.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sluggish hiring has meant extended searches for people out of work, and there are far fewer job openings per job seeker than earlier in the decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

Almost always described as a “disappointed job seeker,” Guiteau was a madman, and Mr. Macfadyen’s portrayal is of both man and madness.

From The Wall Street Journal

More importantly, how can you, as a job seeker, use this moment to your advantage?

From Salon

That act was established following the assassination of President James A. Garfield by a disgruntled job seeker.

From Salon