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employment

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

Employment means having a job or work for which you receive money.
💡 Don't confuse "employment" with "employ," which is the verb form.

Example Sentences

He did not find employment after finishing his studies .
How can I find employment after finishing my studies ?
Many people look for employment after finishing their studies .

Word in Context

Tom is looking for employment because he finished his training course last month . He has sent his CV to several shops and one manager invited him to an interview on Monday . He practices simple answers and reads about the company so he will feel calm during the meeting . If he gets the job , he will start next month and work three days a week .

Common Phrases

full-time employment part-time employment seek employment

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