To apply for a job
Example: He applies for a job at a large company
Definition
"To apply for a job" means to formally express interest in obtaining a position of employment by submitting necessary documents or information, such as a resume or application form, to a potential employer for consideration.
Etymology
The phrase "to apply for a job" combines the verb "apply," which comes from the Latin 'applicare' meaning to attach or dedicate oneself, with "job," originating from Middle English referring to a piece of work. Did you know that "apply" originally implied a physical attachment before evolving into the sense of making a formal request?
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"To apply for a job" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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