be hired

[/biː ˈhaɪərd/]
verb phrase
ser contratado/contratada
1. to be engaged or employed by a company or person for work in exchange for payment
She was hired as a marketing manager last month.
Ela foi contratada como gerente de marketing no mês passado.
2. to be selected for a job position after an interview or application process
He was finally hired after three rounds of interviews.
Ele foi finalmente contratado depois de três rodadas de entrevistas.
3. to be temporarily employed for a specific task or event
Extra staff were hired for the holiday season.
Funcionários extras foram contratados para a temporada de férias.
In Brazilian culture, being hired (ser contratado) is a significant life event often celebrated with family and friends. The formal hiring process typically involves interviews, background checks, and signed contracts. In the USA, 'getting hired' is frequently used colloquially and represents entering the workforce or changing employment, which is a normal part of career development. The term reflects the job market's importance in both cultures.
NYC Slang
get hired / land the gig
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be employedbe engagedget hiredland a jobbe taken on
Antonyms / Antônimos
be firedbe dismissedbe laid offbe let gobe terminated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser contratado(a)
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser contratado(a)
Common usage, sometimes 'ser empregado(a)' in domestic contexts
São Paulo
ser contratado(a)
Preferred in business and corporate environments
Portugal
ser contratado(a)
Standard usage, may also use 'ser empregado(a)' in some contexts

Related Words

hiringemploymentrecruitmentjobinterviewemployercontract

Related Idioms & Phrases

be hired on the spot
be hired for a job
be hired by a company
finally get hired
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