The phrase "ability of the candidate" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the skills, qualifications, or competencies of a person applying for a position or role.
Example: "The ability of the candidate to solve complex problems was impressive during the interview."
Alternatives: "candidate's skills" or "capabilities of the applicant."
Important to him is the ability of the candidate to learn quickly.
The academic record and all credentials must indicate the ability of the candidate to complete the approved program of graduate study and research.
My vote will be based on the leadership skills and the intelligent, humane problem-solving ability of the candidate, not on the willingness of the party to amass huge amounts of cash.
My only caution would be that teachers do tend to know their pupils well and perhaps feel they would not be wise to push Oxbridge for some students who would flourish in a slightly different university environment despite the perceived ability of the candidate".
"We really value equally the technical ability of the candidate and their interpersonal leadership skills," says Vlatkovic.
Much more pertinent to a candidate's resume, as Brazille and others noted, would be the ability of the candidate to "make a good president, but also beat [Sen. John] McCain".
"I was rather amazed at all the attention that's been paid to it, but I recognize that my obligation is only to be swayed by issues that affect the ability of the candidates," Mr. Paterson said of the intense speculation surrounding his choice.
The co-occurrence of an apparent step-change in pass rate for non-UK candidates immediately after equating was introduced, in both Part 1 and Part 2 exams, did result in some concerns, but a detailed analysis over a longer time-scale suggests that the changes were not related to statistical equating itself but reflected longer-term changes in true ability of the candidates.
However, the pre-implant language and speech abilities of the candidate children, the gap between chronological and language age, and the learning style of children are now emerging as key areas of research in the field.
The selection criteria for these fellowships is usually based on the academic record, research potential, communication skills, and interpersonal abilities of the candidate as well as the scientific merit of the proposed research project.
Beckerlegge finds Pusey's support noteworthy, since Pusey would not have agreed with Müller's particular "broad" approach to Christianity, and was thus providing a judgment on the academic abilities of the candidate best placed to advance missionary work in India.
