Applying at/with or to?

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Hi guys,

I just came across an ad that said: "Thank you for applying to (Company Name)".

I would personally use "applying at" but I googled it and some articles use "applying to",
"applying with" in the context of submitting their resumes to a company for a position.

Are the other two acceptable? Which of the three is/are more commonly used?

Thanks!
Curious Cat

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I just came across an ad that said: "Thank you for applying to (Company Name)".

I would personally use "applying at" but I googled it and some articles use "applying to",

"applying with" in the context of submitting their resumes to a company for a position.

Are the other two acceptable? Which of the three is/are more commonly used?

Only 'applying to' is standard.

You apply to a company.

However, you apply for a job.

eg Tom applied to IBM for a job as a programmer.

Clive

Curiouscat · Answer

Hi,

so if someone goes: Hey where have you been?
do we go: I've just applied to Industrial Light and Magic, for the internship program.

Thanks,
Cat

Clive · Answer

Hi,

so if someone goes: Hey where have you been?

do we go: I've just applied to Industrial Light and Magic, for the internship program.

This is a correct sentence, but it is not a natural response to the question asked.

If someone asks 'Where have you been?', you normally reply with a place.

eg I've been to the Industrial Light and Magic office to apply for . . .'

If someone goes: Hey, what have you just done?

we go: I've just applied to Industrial Light and Magic, for the internship program.

Clive

Curiouscat · Answer

Thanks for the confirmation and correction Clive!

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