verb HSK 5
Traditional 求職
to seek employment · to look for a job · job hunting
Meaning
求职 means to actively search for or apply for a job. It combines 求 (to seek, request) and 职 (position, job), forming a formal term for the process of job hunting. This word is commonly used in professional and employment contexts.
Usage
求职 is a standard term in formal and professional settings. It appears frequently in job-related materials like résumés, cover letters, job portals, and career guidance. Native speakers use it more formally than casual alternatives like 找工作 (to look for work). Common collocations include 求职者 (job seeker) and 求职信 (cover letter).
Examples
- 01她正在求职，希望找到一份稳定的工作。, .She is job hunting, hoping to find a stable job.
- 02求职者应该准备好简历和求职信。.Job seekers should prepare their résumé and cover letter.
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Common collocations
- 求职者job seeker
- 求职信cover letter
- 求职面试job interview
- 网上求职to seek jobs online
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 求 (to seek) with 职 (professional position), creating a straightforward term for seeking employment that has been standard in modern Chinese since the early 20th century.