the company i applied for vs the company i applied to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The company I applied for' is used when referring to the company for which you submitted an application. 'The company I applied to' is used when referring to the destination of your application.

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the company i applied for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the company for which you submitted an application. It indicates the target company of your job application.

Examples:

The company I applied for has a great reputation in the industry.
I hope to hear back from the company I applied for soon.

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The company I applied for was customer service/ data entry for a company called clean energy! What a scam! Never again! Of course I got the Swiss life work ...
On AngelList, I applied for a job, and I got a notification that I was introduced to the company I applied for. Is there anything I need to do now? Want Answers1.
Jan 23, 2012 ... I found the article to be helpful, but unfortunately the company I applied for has made it nigh impossible to find an email address to send such ...
Apr 20, 2009 ... The industry is the same, and sometimes the company I am currently employed with competes directly with the company I applied for (maybe ...

Alternatives:

the company I submitted an application to
the company I sent my application to

the company i applied to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the destination of your job application. It indicates the company to which you submitted your application.

Examples:

The company I applied to is known for its innovative work environment.
I received an interview invitation from the company I applied to.

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Sep 11, 2008 ... So, no response from the company I applied to!! Goes to show you, they really don't care! losing_faith in Orlando, Florida. 88 months ago. I just wanted everyone ...
Sep 16, 2013 ... I once dreamed of getting lunch with her from time to time since the company I applied to was near hers. That was just an errant fantasy now.
Oct 8, 2012 ... So the company I applied to that said they are not filling the position at this time, just reposted the position. Is it ok to reapply? If so, should I ...
Nov 28, 2013 ... This message came directly from the company I applied to and I am located in Canada. Could anyone help me understand what this means?

Alternatives:

the company I submitted my application to
the company I sent my application to

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the company i applied for vs the company i applied to