Candidarsi per un lavoro
Example: Ho deciso di candidarmi per un lavoro in banca.
Definition
"Candidarsi per un lavoro" means to apply for a job, involving the act of formally expressing interest and submitting one's credentials or application to be considered for employment in a specific position.
Etymology
The phrase "candidarsi per un lavoro" comes from the Italian verb "candidarsi," derived from "candidato," meaning candidate. It traces back to the Latin word "candidatus," meaning 'clothed in white,' as Roman political candidates wore white togas to symbolize purity and honesty. Applying this to jobs, "candidarsi" evolved to mean putting oneself forward as a candidate for a position.
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