Applicant vs. candidate

[Deya]

Test No. incompl/advan-25 "Interviews and Jobs", question 3

As soon as the ......... arrive, it will be your job to show them round the work place and give them a general history of the company for which they want to work.

(a) chosen
(b) selected
(c) candidates
(d) appliers

Test No. incompl/advan-25 "Interviews and Jobs", answer 3

As soon as the candidates arrive, it will be your job to show them round the work place and give them a general history of the company for which they want to work.

Correct answer: (c) candidates

Your answer was: correct
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What is the difference between 'applicants' and 'candidats'?

[Alan]

Hi Deya,

An applicant is someone who has applied for a job. A candidate is someone (chosen from the applicants) who is going to be interviewed.

Alan
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