Jobs for the boys? (8)
'jobs for' is the definition.
'errands' can be an answer for 'jobs' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'for' bit.
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for errands that I've seen before include "Task-oriented trips" , "Missions" , "Delivery journeys" , "trips on someone's behalf" , "shopping trips" .)
'jobs for the boys?' is the definition.
(term for giving jobs to one's family or friends)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for nepotism that I've seen before include "Undue partiality" , "Favouritism shown to relatives by those in power" , "Showing favour" , "Pimentos (anag.)" , "Pro-family bias" .)