competency match

[kəm-ˈpē-tən-sē mætʃ]
nounpl: competency matches
compatibilidade de competências
1. The alignment or compatibility between a person's skills, knowledge, and abilities and the requirements of a specific job position or task
The recruiter assessed the competency match between the candidate's qualifications and the job requirements.
O recrutador avaliou a compatibilidade de competências entre as qualificações do candidato e os requisitos da posição.
2. The degree to which an individual's professional competencies align with organizational or project needs
A strong competency match ensures better job performance and employee satisfaction.
Uma boa compatibilidade de competências garante melhor desempenho no trabalho e satisfação do funcionário.
This term is widely used in modern HR practices in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in recruitment, talent management, and organizational development. Brazilian companies increasingly adopt this terminology from English-speaking business culture, especially in multinational corporations. It reflects the contemporary focus on objective competency-based hiring rather than traditional credential-focused recruitment.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
skills alignmentcompetency alignmentskills-job fitcompetency fitqualification match
Antonyms / Antônimos
competency gapskills mismatchincompatibilitypoor fit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compatibilidade de competências
Standard term used in HR and recruitment contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
alinhamento de competências
Commonly used in corporate and multinational environments
Rio de Janeiro
compatibilidade de competências
Standard usage in professional recruitment
Portugal
compatibilidade de competências
Similar usage; may also use 'alinhamento de competências'

Related Words

competency assessmentjob requirementsskills gap analysistalent acquisitionperformance evaluationworkforce planning

Related Idioms & Phrases

right person for the job
square peg in a round hole (antonym)
skills fit the bill
made for the position
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