applicant

/ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/noun

A person who formally asks for something, such as a job or a place at a school.

Example sentences

“More than fifty applicants competed for the single opening.”
“Every applicant must submit two letters of recommendation by Friday.”

The standard word in hiring and admissions: "the successful applicant will..." is boilerplate in job advertisements.

Synonyms for applicant

candidate

Related words

referenceA statement, usually from a former employer or teacher, about your character and skills when you apply for a job; also the person who gives it.qualificationA degree, certificate, license, or skill that shows you are able to do a particular job or activity.recruitTo find and sign up new people for a job, team, organization, or the military.credentialA document or digital record proving a person's status, qualifications, or rights.resignTo formally give up a job or position by choice.skillThe ability to do something well, usually gained through practice or training rather than something you are born with.