___-level job

ENTRY

It’s the first step on the career ladder, often requiring little prior experience.

This clue is looking for a word that describes a basic or introductory position in a job. The blank before "level" hints at a term that means "starting" or "beginner," which is "entry." It’s a straightforward definition—no wordplay or tricks—just filling in the missing word to describe the lowest rung on the career ladder.