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professional competencies

[prəˈfɛʃənəl kəmˈpɛtənsiz]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
competências profissionais
1. The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal qualities required to perform effectively in a professional role or occupation
The job posting listed technical skills and communication as essential professional competencies.
O anúncio de emprego listava habilidades técnicas e comunicação como competências profissionais essenciais.
2. Measurable capabilities that demonstrate an individual's capacity to perform work-related tasks successfully
Developing professional competencies through training programs improves employee performance.
O desenvolvimento de competências profissionais por meio de programas de treinamento melhora o desempenho dos funcionários.
Synonyms
professional skillswork competenciesjob competenciesprofessional abilitiesoccupational skills
Antonyms
incompetencelack of skillsprofessional deficiencies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competências profissionais
Most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
competências profissionais
Standard usage in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
competências profissionais
Preferred term in Portuguese educational and employment standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

develop professional competencies
assess professional competencies
core professional competencies
demonstrate professional competencies
build professional competencies
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