entry-level role

[/ˈɛntri ˈlɛvəl roʊl/]
nounpl: entry-level roles
cargo de nível inicial
1. A job position designed for individuals with little or no professional experience in a particular field, typically requiring a high school diploma or bachelor's degree
She took an entry-level role at the marketing firm to start her career.
Ela aceitou um cargo de nível inicial na agência de marketing para começar sua carreira.
2. A position that serves as a starting point for career progression, usually with lower salary and responsibilities
An entry-level role in software development often involves assisting senior developers.
Um cargo de nível inicial em desenvolvimento de software geralmente envolve auxiliar desenvolvedores sênior.
In Brazil and the USA, entry-level roles are commonly viewed as essential stepping stones in career development. In Brazil, competition for entry-level positions is high among recent graduates. In the USA, entry-level roles often serve as training grounds where companies invest in young talent. Salary expectations are typically modest, but the focus is on gaining experience and building professional networks.
NYC Slang
starter gig / foot-in-the-door job
Synonyms / Sinônimos
junior positionstarter jobentry positionapprenticeshiptrainee role
Antonyms / Antônimos
senior positionexecutive rolemanagement positionleadership role

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cargo de nível inicial / posição de iniciante
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
emprego de principiante / trabalho básico
More colloquial variant sometimes used in informal contexts
São Paulo
cargo de nível inicial / posição junior
Business-focused terminology; 'junior' is commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
cargo de nível inicial / posição de aprendiz
Portuguese Portuguese may emphasize 'aprendizagem' (apprenticeship) aspect

Related Words

career progressiononboardinginternshipfirst jobjunior staffprofessional development

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting your foot in the door
climbing the corporate ladder
paying your dues
starting from the bottom
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