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entry-level work

[ˈɛntri ˈlɛvəl wɜrk]
nounpl: entry-level work (uncountable)
trabalho de nível inicial
1. Employment or job position designed for individuals with little or no prior experience in a field, typically offering lower pay and basic responsibilities as a starting point in a career
After graduating, she found entry-level work at a marketing firm to gain experience.
Após a formatura, ela encontrou trabalho de nível inicial em uma agência de marketing para ganhar experiência.
2. A position that serves as an introduction to a profession or industry, usually requiring minimal qualifications
Entry-level work is often the first step toward career advancement.
O trabalho de nível inicial geralmente é o primeiro passo para a progressão na carreira.
NYC Slang
grunt work, starting gig
Synonyms
junior positionstarter jobbeginner roleposition for newcomers
Antonyms
senior positionexecutive rolemanagement positionadvanced career role

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho de nível inicial / trabalho iniciante
Common usage in job market contexts
São Paulo
trabalho de entrada / posição júnior
Business and corporate environment preferred usage
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho iniciante / primeiro emprego
Broader, more colloquial usage
Portugal
trabalho de nível de entrada / posição inicial
More formal institutional usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay your dues
climb the career ladder
work your way up
start from the bottom
breaking into the industry
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