candidate — At a Job Interview candidate /ˈkændɪdət/ noun CEFR A2 A person who applies for a job or position. “Three candidates came for the interview.” Related words in this scene arrivemanagershirtinterviewcvquestionanswerhiresuitjobemployeremployeeexperienceskillsalarypositionapplynervousconfidenthandshaketiesmilepreparelateearlyqualificationcompanyreferencepolitepostpone Practice this word Create worksheet