Candidate

(n) /ˈkændɪdət/

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

Pronunciation

UK ˈkændɪdət

US ˈkændɪdət

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How Interviewers Choose New WorkersMany companies receive hundreds of applications for a single job. Interviewers must choose the best candidate from a large group of people. They often decide within the first few minutes of meeting so...Read story

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