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CANDIDAT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- applicant
1, record 1, English, applicant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- candidate 2, record 1, English, candidate
correct, noun
- job applicant 3, record 1, English, job%20applicant
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who applies for a job or a position. 4, record 1, English, - applicant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many of the applicants who apply are likely to have experience in some way or another. The question is whether they have relevant experience. A candidate may have many years of experience in a completely different capacity, which may not be relevant to the role. 5, record 1, English, - applicant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some organizations use the terms "applicant" and "candidate" to designate slightly different concepts. They reserve the term "applicant" for people who have simply applied for a job and the term "candidate" for people who have been deemed qualified and are therefore being considered for the job. As such, a "candidate" would be contacted for an interview whereas an "applicant" would not. 4, record 1, English, - applicant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 1, French, candidat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- candidate 2, record 1, French, candidate
correct, feminine noun
- postulant 1, record 1, French, postulant
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- postulante 2, record 1, French, postulante
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui pose sa candidature pour un emploi ou un poste. 3, record 1, French, - candidat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratación de personal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- solicitante
1, record 1, Spanish, solicitante
correct, common gender
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- aspirante 1, record 1, Spanish, aspirante
correct, common gender
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que se ofrece para un puesto de trabajo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - solicitante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El aspirante envía su historial y una solicitud, y si se le considera un candidato potencial, entra en el proceso de selección [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - solicitante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
solicitante: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 1, Spanish, - solicitante
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Public Service
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- candidate
1, record 2, English, candidate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At the Public Service of Canada, a person who is in the area of competition for a position and who participates in this competition. 2, record 2, English, - candidate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
- Fonction publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 2, French, candidat
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui est dans la zone de concours et participe à un concours. 2, record 2, French, - candidat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratación de personal
- Función pública
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- solicitante
1, record 2, Spanish, solicitante
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
solicitante: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 2, Spanish, - solicitante
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- candidate
1, record 3, English, candidate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who seeks election to public office. 2, record 3, English, - candidate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 3, French, candidat
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- candidate 2, record 3, French, candidate
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À une élection fédérale (générale ou partielle), le candidat tente de se faire élire comme député à la Chambre des communes pour une circonscription donnée. Les affiches des candidats sont dispersées dans chaque circonscription. 3, record 3, French, - candidat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- candidato
1, record 3, Spanish, candidato
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- candidata 2, record 3, Spanish, candidata
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-12-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Life Insurance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- candidate 1, record 4, English, candidate
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Assurance sur la vie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 4, French, candidat
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguro de vida
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- candidato
1, record 4, Spanish, candidato
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona cuyas circunstancias individuales, económicas, familiares o de otra índole la hacen convertirse en un presunto objetivo del fin que se persigue. Se habla así de candidato para un seguro (posible asegurado). 1, record 4, Spanish, - candidato
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalmente, se utiliza este concepto para designar el presunto asegurado en una póliza de seguro de Vida. 1, record 4, Spanish, - candidato
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-12-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- examinee
1, record 5, English, examinee
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Docimologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 5, French, candidat
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui se présente à un examen ou un concours. 2, record 5, French, - candidat
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-02-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- nominee
1, record 6, English, nominee
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 6, French, candidat
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne ayant fait l'objet d'une mise en candidature pour l'obtention d'une charge élective dans une assemblée. 2, record 6, French, - candidat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-02-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Regulations (Water Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- applicant
1, record 7, English, applicant
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who has applied to be examined in order to obtain a certificate listed in section three. 1, record 7, English, - applicant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
applicant: Federal certification project (Marine certification Regulations Section 2) to become effective after 1996. 2, record 7, English, - applicant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 7, French, candidat
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne ayant déposé une demande pour se présenter aux examens en vue de l'obtention d'un brevet ou certificat prévu à l'article trois. 1, record 7, French, - candidat
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
candidat: Projet de règlement fédéral (Règlement sur la délivrance des brevets et des certificats - Marine Article 2) qui entrera en vigueur après 1996. 2, record 7, French, - candidat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-08-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- nominee
1, record 8, English, nominee
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conciliation board. 1, record 8, English, - nominee
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 8, French, candidat
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission de conciliation. 1, record 8, French, - candidat
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-10-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nominee
1, record 9, English, nominee
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used in the context of Individual Training Management Information System (ITMIS). 1, record 9, English, - nominee
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 9, French, candidat
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé dans le contexte du Système d'information de gestion - Instruction individuelle (SIGII). 1, record 9, French, - candidat
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-05-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Military Training
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- candidate
1, record 10, English, candidate
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An applicant for entry as a cadet (in a Military College). 1, record 10, English, - candidate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appendix 6.1, par 1.02. 2, record 10, English, - candidate
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- candidat
1, record 10, French, candidat
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute personne qui fait une demande d'admission à titre d'élève-officier (dans un collège militaire). 1, record 10, French, - candidat
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appendice 6.1, article 1.02. 2, record 10, French, - candidat
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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