'to gain a position' is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it when referring to someone taking steps to acquire a job or other type of position. For example, "John is taking courses to gain a position as a software developer."
"We're always trying to gain a position while staying safe.
As with many sectors it is very difficult to gain a position without experience.
He was pleased with the way that he had sacrificed a knight, and then a rook, in order to gain a position.
Remember that while you are looking to gain a position at the business, the hirer also needs to sell the organisation to you.
Grace Campbell, a bright girl from Carlisle, had hoped to gain a position as a secretary but instead is forced to accept a job with the Masters as a third housemaid.
Although Defar executed a strong indoor season in 2004 she won first place in the 3,000 metres at the world indoor championships she struggled to gain a position on the Ethiopian Olympic team.
Sainsbury's did not refer to gaining a position in the DIY and garden centre market in its statement on the rationale for the bid, with analysts suggesting the supermarket might consider a side deal to offload it.
"To gain a science position in New Zealand, or an academic position, it helps to have a track record from a post doctorate overseas, especially because graduates can gain experience in specialist areas which may not be available in a small economy like New Zealand," she said in an e-mail.
Over the next two seasons, Davidson was unable to gain a regular position in the state team due to the presence of the Test players, but in 1952 53 he secured a position in the full-strength team and took 41 wickets at 26.75 and scored 418 runs at 34.83 to earn national selection for the 1953 tour of England.
The result means he is the oldest Alpine skier ever to gain a podium position.
"We know we have an opportunity to gain a better position on the table.
