applicant
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Officials had seen an increase in “poison pen” messages, or anonymous accusations that an applicant misrepresented themselves, Pallie said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
First, the applicant pool all but stopped growing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The applicant told the BBC he disputed it was a greenfield site and there had been greenhouses on the land which were later destroyed and buried.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
But such documents can help when it’s a more senior job, a niche role or a role likely to have a smaller applicant pool, she added.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
An individual’s past convictions will still be considered, but not until later in the hiring process, when the applicant has been identified as a serious candidate for the position.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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That fund already reached the maximum number of applicants, according to the Orange County United Way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Beneath the prestigious firms, bar admissions and T14 law schools, the applicants listed additional skills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Most employers would say that is at least their ambition, to treat applicants and employees equally, regardless of their accent.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The figures vary across the UK - with 48% of applicants in Scotland intending to live at home, compared with 20% in Wales - but the trend is rising across the board.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Okay, Zuri. About ten other prospective applicants will join us for a brief tour, and you can learn about Howard University,” Sage says.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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