apply at once

[əˈplaɪ æt wʌns]
verb phrase
candidatar-se imediatamente
1. To submit an application for a job, position, or opportunity without delay; to make an immediate formal request to be considered for something
The job posting says to apply at once if you are interested in the position.
O anúncio de emprego diz para se candidatar imediatamente se você está interessado na posição.
2. To take immediate action in requesting admission, participation, or consideration for a particular role or program
Qualified candidates should apply at once as positions are filling quickly.
Candidatos qualificados devem se candidatar imediatamente, pois as vagas estão preenchendo rapidamente.
This phrase is commonly used in job postings, recruitment advertisements, and employment contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It conveys urgency and suggests that opportunities may be limited or competitive. In Brazilian professional culture, this phrase appears frequently in classified ads (classificados) and online job boards (portais de emprego) to encourage immediate action from candidates.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
apply immediatelyapply right awaysubmit application nowapply without delay
Antonyms / Antônimos
delay applicationapply laterpostpone application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidatar-se imediatamente
Most common formal usage in job postings and official communications
São Paulo
se candidate agora
Slightly more informal variation used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mande sua candidatura já
More colloquial regional variation
Portugal
candidatar-se de imediato
Portuguese European equivalent, formal and professional usage

Related Words

job applicationsubmitcandidatepositionrecruitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike while the iron is hot
don't delay
seize the opportunity
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