jobseeker
Wants a position
A jobseeker is someone actively looking for employment.
The term is common in government and bureaucratic contexts, where it often appears in discussions of unemployment benefits, workforce programs, and labor statistics.
British English typically writes it as one word, while American English may use job seeker or job-seeker.
The jobseeker's allowance provides temporary financial support while you search for work.
Without a job
- searchingLooking to find
- benefitsGains or helpful effects
- underemployedInadequately employed for qualifications
- furloughedGranted mandatory unpaid leave
laid-off · redundant · out-of-work · displaced · gap · severance · redundancy · reentry
Person seeking selection
- applicantOne who formally requests
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- positionLocation or stance
- resumeCareer summary document
submission · shortlist · screening · eligibility · recruitment · hire · prospective · inquiry
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- competenceAdequate ability to function
- abilitiesPowers to perform
- aptitudeInnate capability
training · certification · qualifications · experience · transferable · upskilling · reskilling · technical
Strong desire for achievement
- goalDesired end result
- driveOperate a vehicle
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- ambitionDesire for achievement
persistence · resilience · optimism · perseverance · tenacity · proactive · self-starter · initiative
Building professional relationships
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- presenceState of being somewhere
- LinkedInProfessional networking platform
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
employability · differentiation · self-promotion · connections · recruiter · headhunter · referral
Unoccupied space or position
- openingGap or start
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- potentialLatent capacity for development
placement · offer · posting · listing · lead · unadvertised · remote · freelance
Paid occupation status
- vocationDedicated career path
- professionTrained occupational field
- occupationOne's regular paid work
- industryEconomic production sector
field · sector · trade · calling · pathway · advancement · progression · trajectory
Arranging things in advance
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- questionsRequests for information
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- punctualityBeing on time
confidence · handshake · follow-up · impression · rehearsal · presentation · articulation · panel
unemployed
Without a job
- searchingLooking to find
- benefitsGains or helpful effects
- underemployedInadequately employed for qualifications
furloughed · laid-off · redundant · out-of-work · displaced · gap · severance · redundancy · reentry
candidate
Person seeking selection
resume · submission · shortlist · screening · eligibility · recruitment · hire · prospective · inquiry · preemployment
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- competenceAdequate ability to function
- abilitiesPowers to perform
aptitude · training · certification · qualifications · experience · transferable · upskilling · reskilling · technical · competencies
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
- goalDesired end result
- driveOperate a vehicle
- determinationFirmness of purpose
ambition · persistence · resilience · optimism · perseverance · tenacity · proactive · self-starter · initiative · hustle
networking
Building professional relationships
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- presenceState of being somewhere
- LinkedInProfessional networking platform
reputation · employability · differentiation · self-promotion · connections · recruiter · headhunter · referral
vacancy
Unoccupied space or position
potential · placement · offer · posting · listing · lead · unadvertised · remote · freelance · contract
employment
Paid occupation status
- vocationDedicated career path
- professionTrained occupational field
- occupationOne's regular paid work
industry · field · sector · trade · calling · pathway · advancement · progression · trajectory · livelihood
preparation
Arranging things in advance
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- questionsRequests for information
- attirePersonal garments collectively
punctuality · confidence · handshake · follow-up · impression · rehearsal · presentation · articulation · panel · callback
- unemploymentunemployment, unemployed, unemployment rate, laid off, out of work
jobseekeremployee
Hired organizational member
worker · jobholder · wage earner · breadwinner · retiree
jobseekeremployer
One who employs others
recruiter · hiring manager · hirer · headhunter · job creator
jobseekeremployer
One who employs others
job creator · business owner · entrepreneur · company · corporation