professional selection
[/prəˈfɛʃənəl sɪˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: professional selections
seleção profissional
1. The process of identifying, recruiting, and choosing qualified individuals for professional positions or roles
The company implemented a new professional selection process to ensure they hired the best candidates.
A empresa implementou um novo processo de seleção profissional para garantir a contratação dos melhores candidatos.
2. The careful evaluation and choice of professionals based on their skills, qualifications, and experience
Professional selection for this executive role requires at least ten years of industry experience.
A seleção profissional para este cargo executivo exige pelo menos dez anos de experiência no setor.
3. In sports, the process of choosing players for a national team or professional roster
The coach's professional selection of athletes was based on their performance in the qualifying rounds.
A seleção profissional de atletas pelo técnico foi baseada no desempenho deles nas rodadas de classificação.
Professional selection is a formal process deeply embedded in Brazilian corporate culture and human resources practices. In Brazil, the process often includes multiple stages such as written tests, technical assessments, and behavioral interviews (entrevista comportamental). This term is widely used in job postings and recruitment agencies throughout the country and reflects the growing professionalization of hiring practices in Latin America.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to put someone through the professional selection process
professional selection criteria
rigorous professional selection
competitive professional selection
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