Solliciteren naar een baan
Example: Ik ga solliciteren naar een baan in de stad.
Definition
"Solliciteren naar een baan" means applying for a job by formally expressing interest and submitting necessary documents to be considered for employment. It involves requesting to be hired for a position, usually by sending a resume and cover letter to a potential employer.
Etymology
The phrase "solliciteren naar een baan" comes from the Dutch verb "solliciteren," which originates from the Latin "sollicitare," meaning to disturb or urge. Over time, it evolved in Dutch to mean formally requesting or applying, especially for jobs, reflecting the act of actively seeking employment.
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"Solliciteren naar een baan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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