career post

[/kəˈrɪr poʊst/]
nounpl: career posts
cargo de carreira
1. A permanent or long-term position in an organization or civil service that offers stability, advancement opportunities, and professional development
She secured a career post at the Ministry of Education after years of temporary contracts.
Ela conseguiu um cargo de carreira no Ministério da Educação após anos de contratos temporários.
2. A formal job position that is part of a structured career path within a government agency or established institution
He was promoted to a senior career post in the diplomatic service.
Ele foi promovido a um cargo de carreira sênior no serviço diplomático.
In Brazil, a 'cargo de carreira' is highly valued as it represents job stability and benefits (including pension rights) in the public sector. Obtaining such a position typically requires passing a 'concurso público' (public examination). In the USA and Portugal, the term is similarly associated with formal, stable employment in government or institutional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent positiontenured positioncareer positionestablished postcivil service post
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary positioncontract workshort-term jobfreelance position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cargo de carreira
Most common term used in formal employment contexts
São Paulo
posição de carreira
Alternative formal term sometimes used in corporate contexts
Portugal
cargo de carreira
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, primarily used in public sector terminology
USA
career post/position
Commonly used in federal government and civil service contexts

Related Words

career advancementjob securitycivil serviceprofessional developmenttenure

Related Idioms & Phrases

land a career post
secure a career post
climb the career ladder
move up in one's career
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