Question

Hello!

Can we say: Are you going to apply to a job soon? or is apply for a job more correct? In which cases can we say apply to?

Answer 1

Good morning!

You would apply <b>for</b> a job.

You would apply paint to the wall (or whatever).

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22apply+for%22+idiom&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Answer 2

the correct way is: Are you going to apply for a job soon or are you going to apply for any job soon.
for example in the case where you can use to: Did you apply to any university yet?

Answer 3

Thank you :)

Answer 4

You're welcome!