find a job

Meaning

This phrase means to successfully get employment or secure a position of work. It refers to the entire process of searching, applying, and ultimately being hired. It is widely used in daily conversations about careers and adult life.

Examples

• It took him six months to find a job after university.

  It took him six months to find a job after university.

• She is trying to find a job that allows her to work from home.

  She is trying to find a job that allows her to work from home.

• Is it difficult to find a job in this city?

  Is it difficult to find a job in this city?

• I need to find a job soon because my savings are running out.

  I need to find a job soon because my savings are running out.

• He finally managed to find a job as a graphic designer.

  He finally managed to find a job as a graphic designer.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to find a work.

  ✓ I need to find a job.

  'Work' is uncountable, so you cannot say 'a work'. You can say 'find work' or 'find a job'.

• ✗ She is looking for find a job.

  ✓ She is looking to find a job.

  Use 'looking to find' or simply 'looking for a job' instead of combining 'for' with the infinitive verb.

Related Expressions

Practice

• After graduating, my main goal is to ___.

  💡 To get employment

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  find a job

• Did your brother manage to ___ yet?

  💡 To successfully get hired

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  find a job