The place for a job (8)
I believe the answer is:
position
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'the place' is the first definition.
('position' can be a synonym of 'place')
'for a job' is the second definition.
(position is a kind of job)
(Other definitions for position that I've seen before include "Place where something is" , "Stance" , "brew" , "Post or place occupied" , "Spot" .)