ideal candidate
[aɪˈdɪəl ˈkændɪdeɪt]
noun phrasepl: ideal candidates
candidato ideal
1. A person who perfectly meets all the requirements, qualifications, and desired characteristics for a position, role, or opportunity
She is the ideal candidate for the marketing director position because she has 10 years of experience and excellent leadership skills.
Ela é a candidata ideal para o cargo de diretora de marketing porque tem 10 anos de experiência e excelentes habilidades de liderança.
2. The most suitable or perfect person considered for a particular task, relationship, or situation
He would be the ideal candidate to lead this research project given his expertise in data science.
Ele seria o candidato ideal para liderar este projeto de pesquisa, dada sua expertise em ciência de dados.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, the phrase 'ideal candidate' is commonly used in job postings and recruitment discussions. In Brazil, companies often emphasize both technical qualifications and soft skills when describing the ideal candidate. In the USA, the phrase is frequently used in HR contexts and job advertisements, though recruiters acknowledge that finding a truly 'ideal' candidate is rare.
NYC Slang
the perfect fit / the whole package
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