position offer

[/pəˈzɪʃən ˈɔfər/]
nounpl: position offers
oferta de emprego
1. A formal proposal from a company or organization to hire someone for a specific job role
She received a position offer from the marketing department after the final interview.
Ela recebeu uma oferta de emprego do departamento de marketing após a entrevista final.
2. The terms and conditions presented to a candidate for employment, typically including salary, benefits, and start date
The position offer included health insurance and a competitive salary package.
A oferta de emprego incluía seguro de saúde e um pacote salarial competitivo.
In Brazil and the USA, a position offer typically represents a significant milestone in the job search process. It is usually presented in writing and may follow one or multiple rounds of interviews. The offer is generally contingent upon background checks and other verifications. In Brazil, it is common for candidates to negotiate terms before formal acceptance, while in the USA, negotiation is also standard practice, particularly in professional and technical sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
job offeremployment offeroffer of employmentwork offer
Antonyms / Antônimos
job rejectionemployment rejection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oferta de emprego
Standard and most commonly used term across Brazil
São Paulo
oferta de trabalho
Alternative variant sometimes used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
proposta de emprego
Occasionally used in formal HR communications
Portugal
oferta de emprego
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

recruitmenthiringemployment contractsalary negotiationinterviewcandidateacceptance letter

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend a position offer
accept a position offer
negotiate a position offer
decline a position offer
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