placement agency
[/ˈpleɪsmənt ˈeɪdʒənsi/]
nounpl: placement agencies
agência de colocação
1. A company or organization that helps find jobs for people and connects employers with suitable employees
She contacted a placement agency to help her find a job in the tech industry.
Ela entrou em contato com uma agência de colocação para ajudá-la a encontrar um emprego na indústria de tecnologia.
2. A business that specializes in temporary or permanent job placement services
The placement agency charged a fee for successfully placing the candidate in the position.
A agência de colocação cobrou uma taxa por colocar com sucesso o candidato na posição.
Placement agencies are important in both Brazilian and American job markets. In Brazil, 'agências de colocação' play a significant role in formal employment, particularly for temporary positions and specialized roles. In the USA, they're commonly used for both temporary and permanent placements. The services vary from basic job matching to comprehensive recruitment and executive search services.
NYC Slang
headhunter shop, temp agency (colloquial)
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