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Word: Job Application

Definition: A "job application" is a formal request you submit to an employer when you want to be considered for a position or job. It usually includes information about your skills, experience, and education.

Usage Instructions:

1. When to Use: You use "job application" when you are applying for a job. You might fill out a form or write a letter to show that you want to work for a specific company.

2. How to Use: In sentences, you can use it as a noun. For example, "I submitted my job application yesterday."

Examples:

• "After seeing the job advertisement, I decided to fill out a job application."
• "She was nervous about her job application because it was her first time applying for a full-time position."

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, you might encounter phrases like "job application process," which refers to the entire series of steps involved in applying for a job, including submitting your application, interviews, and follow-ups.

Word Variants:

• Job: A paid position of regular employment.
• Application: A formal request, typically in writing.
• Applicant: A person who applies for something, especially a job.

Different Meanings:

While "job application" specifically refers to applying for work, the word "application" can also mean: - A program or software on a computer (like a mobile app). - The act of putting something into operation (e.g., "the application of a theory").

Synonyms:

• Employment application
• Job request
• Job submission

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Put in an application": This means to submit your job application.

  • Example: "I put in an application for the teaching position."

• "Follow up on an application": This means to check on the status of your job application after you’ve submitted it.

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Noun

1. an application for a job