It may have to come before getting a job (9)
I believe the answer is:
interview
'it may have to come before getting a job' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
This is the entire clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for interview that I've seen before include "Question and answer session" , "Formal meeting" , "Formal discussion with a job applicant" , "official meeting" , "Assessment of applicant - discussion" .)