Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hired; to be employed
友人の好意で職に就くことができた。I was able to get a job through the good offices of my friend. to ascend (the throne); to accede
to start (on a journey); to commence; to depart
to study (under teacher); to be an apprentice
Also written 即く【つく】