jobseeker

• job seeker

job +‎ seeker

jobseeker (plural jobseekers)

1. A person seeking employment.
   • 2021 September 8, “Network News: HS2 jobs boost - but skills shortage a concern”, in RAIL, number 939, page 16:

     It has taken people off the dole queue, and its online jobseekers board is updated daily.

2. (British) An unemployed person who needs to prove he/she is looking for work in order to obtain government benefits.

• Jobseeker's Allowance

• employer