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entry-level applicants

[ˈɛntri-ˌlɛvəl əˈplɪkənts]
nounpl: entry-level applicants
candidatos de nível iniciante
1. Job seekers with little to no professional experience in a particular field, typically recent graduates or career changers applying for positions designed for newcomers
The company receives hundreds of entry-level applicants for their graduate program each year.
A empresa recebe centenas de candidatos de nível iniciante para seu programa de graduados a cada ano.
2. Individuals seeking their first job or early career positions that require minimal prior work experience
Entry-level applicants often benefit from mentorship programs offered by larger corporations.
Candidatos de nível iniciante geralmente se beneficiam de programas de mentoria oferecidos por grandes corporações.
NYC Slang
newbies on the job market; fresh faces
Synonyms
junior applicantsinexperienced candidatesnew graduatesfresh talentcareer starters
Antonyms
experienced applicantssenior candidatesseasoned professionals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidatos de nível iniciante
Standard term used in job market and HR contexts
São Paulo
candidatos junior
Common alternative in corporate settings
Portugal
candidatos recém-licenciados
More emphasis on recent graduates; alternative: candidatos principiantes
Rio de Janeiro
candidatos iniciantes
Simplified version commonly used in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

foot in the door
green around the gills
learning the ropes
starting from the ground up
wet behind the ears
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