lack credentials
[læk krəˈdɛnʃəlz]
verb phrase
não ter credenciais
1. to not possess the necessary qualifications, certifications, or documented proof of competence required for a particular role or profession
She was rejected for the position because she lacked credentials in project management.
Ela foi rejeitada para a posição porque não tinha credenciais em gerenciamento de projetos.
2. to be without official documentation or authorization that would establish legitimacy or trustworthiness
The consultant lacked credentials, which made clients hesitant to hire him.
O consultor não tinha credenciais, o que fez os clientes hesitarem em contratá-lo.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, lacking credentials is a significant professional barrier, particularly in regulated fields like medicine, law, and finance. In Brazil, formal education and credentials carry substantial weight in hiring decisions. In the USA, the concept is deeply tied to professional licensure and institutional certification. Both cultures view credentials as essential proof of competence and trustworthiness.
NYC Slang
ain't got the papers / ain't certified
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