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Job Posting: Definition, Examples, and Writing Tips
Meaning 1：job advertisement (job posting)
job posting
/dʒɑːb ˈpoʊstɪŋ/
n.
A notice or advertisement that shows a job is available and tells people how to apply for it.
job advertisement
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/dʒɑːb ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/
n.
A formal announcement or ad that provides details about an open position, including requirements, duties, and application instructions.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Combination of 'job' (from Old French 'gobbe', meaning lump or piece) and 'posting' (from Latin 'ponere', to place).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a 'job' notice 'posted' on a corkboard—easy to remember as a public advertisement for work.
📖 Example
She found the perfect job posting for a teacher on an educational website.
On an educational website, she discovered the ideal job listing for a teaching position.
🔗 Collocations
post a job posting – Publish a notice of job vacancy
job posting platform – Website or service for listing job openings
review job postings – Examine available job advertisements
🔄 Synonyms
job advertisement (n.) – A public notice about a job opening, usually in media or online.
employment ad (n.) – Short for employment advertisement; same as a job posting.
vacancy notice (n.) – An official announcement that a position is available.
🚫 Antonyms
position filled (n.) – A notification that a job has been taken.
job closure (n.) – The termination of a job opening, often after hiring.
🌱 Derivatives
job poster (n.) – A person or company that publishes job postings.
posting (alone) (n.) – The act of putting up a notice; also a general term for online messages.
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from physical notice boards in public places during the Industrial Revolution, job postings transitioned to newspapers and now dominate online platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed.
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