recruitment

[/rɪˈkruːtmənt/]
nounpl: recruitments
recrutamento
1. The process of finding and hiring new employees or members for an organization
The company launched a recruitment campaign to find talented engineers.
A empresa lançou uma campanha de recrutamento para encontrar engenheiros talentosos.
2. The act of enlisting or enrolling people for military service
Military recruitment offices are located throughout the country.
Escritórios de recrutamento militar estão localizados em todo o país.
3. The process of persuading someone to join a group, organization, or cause
Student recruitment is a key priority for universities.
O recrutamento de estudantes é uma prioridade-chave para as universidades.
In Brazil, 'recrutamento' is widely used in corporate HR departments and military contexts. The term 'contratação' is often preferred in casual business settings. In the USA, recruitment is a critical business function, with specialized recruiters and agencies playing a major role in the job market. Both cultures view recruitment as essential for organizational growth and military readiness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hiringstaffingenlistmentenrollmentconscription
Antonyms / Antônimos
dismissaldischargetermination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recrutamento
Most common translation used in HR and military contexts
Brazil (HR context)
contratação
Often used interchangeably when referring to hiring processes in companies
Portugal
recrutamento
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'seleção' in specific hiring contexts
Brazil (Military)
alistamento
Specifically for military recruitment and conscription

Related Words

recruitrecruitercandidateemploymentselectioninterview

Related Idioms & Phrases

recruitment drive - campanha de recrutamento
talent recruitment - recrutamento de talentos
mass recruitment - recrutamento em massa
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