projected openings

[prə-ˈjek-təd ˈō-pə-niŋz]
noun phrase
vagas previstas
1. anticipated job positions or employment opportunities that are expected to become available in the future based on forecasting and labor market analysis
The labor department released a report on projected openings in the tech industry for the next five years.
O departamento de trabalho divulgou um relatório sobre vagas previstas na indústria de tecnologia para os próximos cinco anos.
2. estimated vacant positions in an organization or sector that forecasters predict will need to be filled
HR executives discussed projected openings resulting from retirements and business expansion.
Os executivos de RH discutiram as vagas previstas resultantes de aposentadorias e expansão dos negócios.
In Brazil, 'projected openings' is commonly discussed in HR departments, government labor statistics, and career guidance contexts. The term reflects the importance of labor market forecasting for educational planning and career development. In the USA, this term is widely used in Bureau of Labor Statistics reports and career counseling to guide job seekers and educational institutions in understanding future employment trends.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
anticipated job openingsforecasted positionsexpected vacanciespredicted job opportunitiesestimated positions
Antonyms / Antônimos
actual openingscurrent vacanciesexisting positions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vagas previstas
standard term used in HR and labor market contexts
São Paulo
oportunidades de emprego projetadas
more formal variant, commonly used in business reports
Rio de Janeiro
vagas estimadas
alternative used in job market analyses
Portugal
postos de trabalho previstos
Portuguese variant, slightly different terminology

Related Words

labor marketjob forecastemployment outlookworkforce planningstaffing needslabor statistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

filling the pipeline
talent pipeline
workforce gap
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