The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VOCATION
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result VOCATION
- Calling out initially for last of tea in break
- Business’s feeble ovation going over Clinton’s Head
- Calling by scene of shooting with a new opening
- Calling for change to holiday
- Sense of purpose provided by holiday when there’s love for Austria
- O for a holiday as career!
- Very little for learner in place offering career?
- Incitement without professional calling
- Transformation of Nova Scotia — not a small job
- Job’s violent antic using a couple of eggs after 5
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What does VOCATION mean?
VOCATION noun- An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
- An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.