The phrase "attract application" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to convey the idea of drawing interest or submissions for a position or program, but it lacks clarity and proper usage.
Example: "We aim to attract applications from diverse candidates for our internship program."
Alternatives: "draw applications" or "invite applications".
We hope and expect to attract applications from women".
Professor Michael Farthing, vice-chancellor at the University of Sussex, which is predicted to suffer a 7.2% drop in student numbers compared with last year, said: "There are only so many AAB students to go around and they are likely to be snapped up by a few self-declared 'elite' institutions, able to rely on historical brand prestige to attract applications.
However, the vacant space would also attract applications from other clubs.
He added: "Until the outcome of these constitutional changes is decided, it is my opinion that it would be inappropriate and premature to proceed with the appointment of a new CEO, in view of the risk that, while these governance issues remain unresolved, "The Co-operative Group will be unable to attract applications from best-in-class retail executives.
Can its most selective campuses continue to attract applications from the highest-achieving students in the nation and the world, and is that even desirable?
Attracting application developers will be crucial for Palm, says Mike Gualtieri, an analyst at Forrester.
Frictionless purchasing and the possession of 200 million credit card numbers via iTunes has proved to be the secret sauce that drove developers to create apps for the iPhone, and if Alibaba can come out of the gate with its own easy, built-in payment system, it just might have a chance at attracting application developers.
GreenFaith is interested in attracting applications across a broad religious, geographic and ethnically diverse spectrum.
A recent advert for an internship in ActionAid's strategy, planning and accountability team attracted applications from 100 candidates.
Jolantha Seyfried, a former director of the school, told the magazine of a "slave mentality" inside the renowned institution, which attracts applications from around the world.
