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.

Noun

1. an application for a job