<p><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">The correct answer is (B) prospective. </span></p><div>The word "prospective" means potential or likely to become something in the future. In this context, it refers to individuals who are seeking employment or applying for a job. These individuals are required to undergo a probationary period before being assigned to a permanent position.
The other options do not fit the sentence: </div><div><br></div><div>(A) probable - This word means likely or probable, but it does not convey the idea of someone seeking employment.</div><div>(C) eventual - This word means happening at some point in the future, but it does not convey the idea of someone seeking employment.</div><div>(D) partial - This word means incomplete or partial, but it does not convey the idea of someone seeking employment.</div>