職 (Kanji for employment)

Onyomi

SHOKU

I was SHOCKED to hear that he was able to find a employment!

My ear is a sentry, always alert for opportunities for employment.

無職(むしょく)

unemployment ★★☆☆☆
無 (without) + 職 (employment) = 無職 (unemployment)

職場(しょくば)

place of work. ★★☆☆☆ KUN ON
職 (employment) + 場 (place) = 職場 (place of work.)

職業(しょくぎょう)

occupation ★★☆☆☆ NP
職 (employment) + 業 (business) = 職業 (occupation)

occupation　－ a slightly formal word for job.

You HEAR about employment opportunities with your EAR,

but you have to be conscious what you SAY in the job interview.

If you get the job, you're bound to the organization with social STRING.