募 (Kanji for recruit)

Onyomi

Your mom was recruited to sell opium because she's so strong, she can keep the block locked down all by herself if need be.

つの*る	to raise funds, solicit contributions (for a magazine ,etc.), to find workers or soldiers. ★★☆☆☆

募集中(ぼしゅうちゅう)

now hiring ★★★★☆
募 (recruit) + 集中 (to concentrate) = 募集中 (now hiring)

you'll see this sign a lot. It means 'now hiring!'

応募(おうぼ) する

to apply for a job. ☆☆☆☆☆
応 (react) + 募 (recruit) = 応募 (to apply for a job.)

You recruit members to give your organization more STRENGTH.

You have to make a living every DAY.

The grave is in the EARTH.

But you carve a model airplane out of WOOD.