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seniority-based selectees

[/səˈnɪɔrɪti beɪst sɪˈlɛktiːz/]
nounpl: seniority-based selectees
candidatos selecionados por antiguidade
1. Individuals chosen or selected for a position, promotion, or opportunity based primarily on their length of service or time spent in a role or organization
The promotion list consisted of seniority-based selectees from the department.
A lista de promoção consistiu em candidatos selecionados por antiguidade do departamento.
2. Employees or applicants prioritized in selection processes according to their tenure rather than merit or other criteria
As seniority-based selectees, they had priority in the job assignments.
Como candidatos selecionados por antiguidade, eles tiveram prioridade nas atribuições de trabalho.
Synonyms
tenure-based selecteeslength-of-service selecteessenior candidates
Antonyms
merit-based selecteesperformance-based selecteesjunior candidates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidatos selecionados por antiguidade
Standard term used in HR and employment contexts
Portugal
candidatos selecionados por tempo de serviço
Emphasizes length of service in Portuguese employment law
São Paulo
selecionados por senioridade
Direct translation occasionally used in corporate environments

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay your dues
time-honored tradition
respect the hierarchy
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