applicant
/ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/noun
One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.
Example sentence
- “Our job advertisement attracted seven applicants.”
Related words
referenceThe act of referring: a submitting for information or decision.candidateA person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.qualificationThe act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.recruitTo enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc.credentialDocumentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges.resignTo voluntarily leave (a job or position), in particular a hard-fought position of high status.