The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word INTERVIEWEE
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More clues leading to the result INTERVIEWEE
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "person applying for job" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case person applying for job = interviewee.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INTERVIEWEE mean?
INTERVIEWEE noun- Someone being interviewed, i.e. the person answering the questions.