candidate profile

[/ˈkændɪdeɪt ˈproʊfaɪl/]
nounpl: candidate profiles
perfil do candidato
1. A comprehensive summary of a job applicant's qualifications, experience, skills, and professional background
The recruiter reviewed the candidate profile before scheduling the interview.
O recrutador analisou o perfil do candidato antes de agendar a entrevista.
2. A detailed description of the ideal characteristics and qualifications sought in a potential employee
The job description included a specific candidate profile for the senior developer position.
A descrição da vaga incluiu um perfil específico de candidato para a posição de desenvolvedor sênior.
3. In recruitment, the target demographic and skill set of applicants a company is actively seeking
Our candidate profile prioritizes experience in cloud computing and team leadership.
Nosso perfil de candidato prioriza experiência em computação em nuvem e liderança de equipes.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian business environments, particularly in Human Resources and recruitment sectors. In Brazil, companies increasingly adopt English HR terminology, making 'candidate profile' (or its Portuguese equivalent 'perfil do candidato') a standard phrase in job postings and recruitment processes. The concept emphasizes the importance of targeted hiring and alignment between job requirements and applicant qualifications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
applicant profilejob candidate summarycandidate qualificationsprofessional profileresume overview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perfil do candidato
Standard usage in HR and recruitment contexts
São Paulo
perfil do candidato / perfil profissional
Corporate and business-focused usage, sometimes alternates with 'perfil profissional'
Rio de Janeiro
perfil do candidato
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
perfil do candidato / perfil do concorrente
May occasionally use 'concorrente' instead of 'candidato' in formal contexts

Related Words

job descriptionresumecurriculum vitaerecruitmenthiring criteriaskills assessmentqualifications

Related Idioms & Phrases

fit the candidate profile
match the candidate profile
ideal candidate profile
narrow down the candidate profile
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