This is the 4803rd most frequent Japanese word.
求職
Job hunting.
The word '求職' is used as a noun here, meaning 'job-seeking'. It describes the state or action someone is engaging in to find employment.
彼は現在求職中です。
He is currently seeking a job.
In this sentence, '求職' is compounded with '活動' to form '求職活動', emphasizing the actions associated with seeking a job. It highlights the processes involved in finding employment.
求職活動は非常に重要です。
Job-seeking activities are very important.
Here, '求職者' combines '求職' with '者' (person) to refer to 'job seekers', individuals who are looking for employment opportunities.