An applicant — a person who applies for a job, award, or other募集/solicitation.
応募者は履歴書と職務経歴書を提出してください。
Applicants should submit a resume and a work history document.
今回の募集には百名以上の応募者があった。
There were more than 100 applicants for this recruitment.
応募者の中から面接に呼ばれた。
They were called for an interview from among the applicants.