The chase for a job (7)
I believe the answer is:
pursuit
I believe this is a double definition.
'the chase' is the first definition.
('pursuit' can be a synonym of 'chase')
'a job' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'for' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for pursuit that I've seen before include "Search" , "The chase or the occupation" , "recreational activity" , "An activity not entirely innocent" , "Hobby" .)