Meaning & use
job openings
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Meanings
nounplural
Positions of work that are available and waiting to be filled by someone.
Grammar: Used as a plural noun; for one position say 'a job opening'.
Patterns
- job openings at a company
- job openings for nurses
- there are job openings
The company has several job openings in its sales department.
She checked the website daily for new job openings.
There are many job openings for engineers in this city.
nounplural
A list or section on a website or notice board showing available jobs.
Grammar: Often used in phrases like 'job openings page' or 'job openings section'.
Patterns
- job openings page
- job openings section
- browse job openings
You can find the job openings page under the Careers tab.
The job openings section is updated every Monday.
He browsed the job openings on the company's site.
Common combinations
- current job openings
- Check the current job openings before you apply.
- job openings available
- There are no job openings available at the moment.
- post job openings
- Companies post job openings on this website for free.
- job openings in [field]
- Job openings in healthcare have increased this year.
Synonyms and how they differ
- vacancies
- More formal and common in British English; 'job openings' is more neutral and common in American English.
- positions
- Focuses on the role itself rather than the fact that it is available; often used in official contexts.
Word family
- job opening noun
- Singular form: one available position.
Commonly confused: job openings or job offers?
job openings vs job offers
A job offer is a proposal of employment made to a specific person, while a job opening is an available position that anyone can apply for.
Practice
The company has three ___ for software developers.
Choose one answer.
Use the plural 'job openings' because the number is three. 'Job opening' is singular and does not agree with 'three'. 'Jobs opening' is not a standard phrase, and 'opening jobs' reverses the usual order.
Make it your own
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