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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
degree-based hiringqualification-based recruitmentcertificate-based selectionformal qualification hiring
Antonyms / Antônimos
skills-based hiringmerit-based hiringexperience-based recruitmentcompetency-based selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
contratação baseada em credenciais
Standard term used in HR and recruitment contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
seleção por credenciais
Alternative phrasing common in corporate São Paulo environment
Portugal
recrutamento baseado em credenciais
Portuguese variant using 'recrutamento' instead of 'contratação'
Rio de Janeiro
contratação por títulos
Informal variant emphasizing academic titles and diplomas

Related Words

credentialsqualificationscertificationdegree requirementsskills assessmentcompetency evaluationrecruitment practiceshiring criteria

Related Idioms & Phrases

all about the diploma
judging by the certificate
credentials over character
paper qualifications matter most
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