job seeker

noun

1. a person who is actively looking for employment.

Other Words From

• job seeking noun

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

Despite having a high school diploma in sales and work experience as a vendor on his resume, the 19-year-old job seeker says that when he sends it to stores making hires, often no one calls him back.

From Seattle Times

Nearly 9,000 people have signed up for his “Job Seeker’s Workbook” and more than 900 people have volunteered to be mentors and reviewers.

From Los Angeles Times

Lower inflation is "encouraging" but it isn't necessarily low enough, she said, especially with labor markets still strong -- unemployment is 3.8% and there are still 1.5 jobs for every job seeker.

From Reuters

As a job seeker afterward, he battled the stigma of a criminal record — an obstacle he is trying to help others overcome.

From New York Times