job application

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job application

A woman fills out a job application at her desk.

Definition

Noun: A formal request submitted by an individual to an employer, expressing interest in and seeking consideration for a specific employment position. It typically includes documents such as a cover letter and a resume or curriculum vitae.

Usage

A "job application" is the formal process or set of documents used to apply for work. It is a countable noun. - You submit a job application to a company when you want to be considered for a job there. - The human resources department reviews hundreds of job applications every week. - Completing the online job application is the first step in the hiring process.

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "to put in/submit a job application": The act of formally sending your application to an employer.
    • He put in a job application at three different firms.
  • "job application process": Refers to the entire sequence of steps from submitting an application to potentially being hired.
    • The job application process for this role includes two interviews and a skills test.
Variants and Related Words
  • Application form (n): The specific document, often provided by the employer, that must be completed with personal and professional details as part of the job application.
  • Applicant (n): The person who submits a job application.
  • Job applicant (n): A more specific term for a person seeking employment.
Synonyms
  • Employment application: A formal synonym with identical meaning.
  • Job candidacy: Refers more to the state of being an applicant, but is related.
Related Phrases
  • "to screen job applications": The process by which employers review applications to select candidates for interviews.
    • Our team will screen all job applications received by the deadline.
  • "on one's job application": Used to specify information listed in the application documents.
    • You must list your previous work experience on your job application.
job application

A woman fills out a job application at her desk.

Noun
  1. an application for a job