credential-based hiring
[/krəˈdenʃəl beɪst ˈhaɪərɪŋ/]
nounpl: credential-based hiring processes
contratação baseada em credenciais
1. A hiring practice where employment decisions are made primarily based on formal qualifications, certifications, degrees, and documented credentials rather than skills assessment or potential
The company switched to credential-based hiring, requiring all candidates to have a bachelor's degree regardless of their practical experience.
A empresa adotou contratação baseada em credenciais, exigindo que todos os candidatos tivessem um diploma de graduação, independentemente de sua experiência prática.
2. A recruitment approach that prioritizes educational certificates, licenses, and formal qualifications as primary hiring criteria
Credential-based hiring has been criticized for excluding talented individuals without traditional educational backgrounds.
A contratação baseada em credenciais foi criticada por excluir indivíduos talentosos sem formação educacional tradicional.
In Brazil, credential-based hiring has historically been a dominant practice due to the importance placed on formal education and university degrees in establishing professional credibility. However, there has been growing criticism and movement toward skills-based hiring, particularly in tech startups and progressive companies in São Paulo. In the USA, credential-based hiring is increasingly questioned as companies face skills shortages and diversity challenges, with some major tech companies and progressive employers moving away from strict degree requirements.
NYC Slang
hire by the papers
Related Idioms & Phrases
all about the diploma
judging by the certificate
credentials over character
paper qualifications matter most
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