Definitions
- 1. to accept a job offer
- 2. to apply for an advertised position
Word relationships
Related words
4 itemsto seek employment
Used when seeking a job, 应聘 emphasizes responding to a specific opening.
to hire (an employee)
Hiring; the employer's action, while 应聘 is from the applicant's perspective.
to be interviewed (as a candidate)
Interview; often part of the 应聘 process.
to invite applications for a job
Recruitment; the employer's activity, whereas 应聘 is the applicant's action.
Usage notes
Collocations
应聘 is often followed by a job title or position, e.g., 应聘经理 (apply for manager position).
Common mistakes
Not interchangeable with 申请; 应聘 is specifically for jobs, while 申请 can be for schools, visas, etc.
Example Sentences
1 shown他 应聘 了那家公司的销售职位。
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