1. People who have recently submitted an application for a job, program, or position
The hiring manager reviewed the recent applicants for the marketing position.
O gerente de contratação analisou os candidatos recentes para a posição de marketing.
2. Individuals who have newly applied to join an organization, institution, or service
Recent applicants to the university are required to submit their test scores.
Os candidatos recentes à universidade são obrigados a apresentar seus resultados de testes.