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We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
have numerous applicants for the job
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Available to high school seniors who reside in Elgin or South Elgin, the scholarships will be awarded are based on the applicant’s scholastic achievement, interest in continuing education and career goals, and participation and leadership in school and community activities.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Additionally, local employers offering scholarships to sponsored applicants will be eligible for tax credits against their state tax liabilities.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
While LLMs could be a powerful tool for a company like LinkedIn, the use of AI in recruitment has sometimes been problematic because of biases lurking in the models used to vet applicants.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
The service academy selected 1,230 U.S. citizens and 16 international students out of 12,300 applicants for its class of 2028.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Feb. 2025
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Additionally, local employers offering scholarships to sponsored applicants will be eligible for tax credits against their state tax liabilities.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
While LLMs could be a powerful tool for a company like LinkedIn, the use of AI in recruitment has sometimes been problematic because of biases lurking in the models used to vet applicants.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
The service academy selected 1,230 U.S. citizens and 16 international students out of 12,300 applicants for its class of 2028.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Applicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applicant. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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applicant
noun
ap·pli·cant
ˈap-li-kənt 
: one who applies for something
an applicant for work
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