job openings

[dʒɑb ˈoʊpənɪŋz]
nounpl: job openings
vagas de emprego
1. Available positions or employment opportunities that a company or organization is looking to fill
The company posted several job openings on their website last week.
A empresa divulgou várias vagas de emprego em seu site na semana passada.
2. Unfilled positions in the job market waiting for qualified candidates
There are many job openings in the tech industry right now.
Há muitas vagas de emprego na indústria de tecnologia no momento.
In Brazil, 'vagas de emprego' is commonly found on job portals like LinkedIn, Indeed, and local Brazilian sites. The term reflects the importance of formal employment in Brazilian culture. In the USA, job openings are frequently discussed in economic reports and labor statistics as a key indicator of economic health. The concept is central to both American and Brazilian recruitment practices, though Brazilian companies may emphasize relationships and referrals more heavily than posted job openings.
NYC Slang
gigs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vacanciespositions availableemployment opportunitiescareer opportunitieshelp wanted
Antonyms / Antônimos
layoffsjob cutsunemployment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vagas de emprego
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
vagas de trabalho
Alternative, equally acceptable term in the business hub
Rio de Janeiro
vagas disponíveis
Often used in local classified ads and job portals
Portugal
ofertas de emprego
Portuguese European Portuguese prefers 'ofertas de emprego' over 'vagas'

Related Words

recruitmenthiringresumejob marketemploymentcareerinterview

Related Idioms & Phrases

A lot of job openings = a seller's market (for employees)
No job openings = a buyer's market (for employers)
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