apply for a job

Meaning

This phrase means to formally request employment at a company by sending in an application, resume, or cover letter. It is a fundamental phrase used in professional and career-related contexts.

Examples

• I decided to apply for a job at the new tech startup in town.

  I decided to apply for a job at the new tech startup in town.

• Before you apply for a job, make sure your resume is up to date.

  Before you apply for a job, make sure your resume is up to date.

• She applied for a job as a graphic designer last week.

  She applied for a job as a graphic designer last week.

• How many people usually apply for a job like this?

  How many people usually apply for a job like this?

• He is currently preparing his portfolio to apply for a job.

  He is currently preparing his portfolio to apply for a job.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I want to apply a job at Google.

  ✓ I want to apply for a job at Google.

  You must use the preposition 'for' after 'apply' when mentioning the position or role.

• ✗ She is going to apply to a job.

  ✓ She is going to apply for a job.

  You apply 'to' a company, but you apply 'for' a job or position.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I need to update my CV before I ___.

  💡 formally ask for employment

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  apply for a job

• Did you ___ at the local bank?

  💡 request to work there

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  apply for a job