occupational adaptability
[/ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃənəl ədæptəˈbɪləti/]
noun
adaptabilidade ocupacional
1. The capacity and willingness of a worker to adjust to changes in job responsibilities, work environments, technologies, and organizational structures
Strong occupational adaptability is essential in today's rapidly changing job market.
A adaptabilidade ocupacional forte é essencial no mercado de trabalho em mudança atual.
2. The ability to transition between different roles, industries, or career paths while maintaining professional effectiveness
Her occupational adaptability allowed her to move from marketing to project management seamlessly.
Sua adaptabilidade ocupacional permitiu que ela passasse de marketing para gerenciamento de projetos sem dificuldades.
3. A worker's flexibility in acquiring new skills and knowledge to meet evolving job demands
Employees with high occupational adaptability are more likely to advance in their careers.
Funcionários com alta adaptabilidade ocupacional têm mais probabilidade de avançar em suas carreiras.
In Brazil, occupational adaptability has become increasingly valued in professional recruitment, particularly in São Paulo's business sector and among multinational corporations. The concept reflects the reality of rapid technological change and the gig economy. In Portugal, the term is often used in vocational training and educational policy discussions. In the USA and NYC, this concept is central to career counseling and is often framed as 'being a team player' or 'flexibility,' particularly valued in tech and startup cultures.
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