specialized job

[ˌspeʃəˈlaɪzd dʒɑb]
nounpl: specialized jobs
trabalho especializado
1. A position or occupation that requires specific advanced knowledge, skills, training, or expertise in a particular field or technical area
Working as a cardiac surgeon is a specialized job that requires years of medical training.
Trabalhar como cirurgião cardíaco é um trabalho especializado que requer anos de treinamento médico.
2. Employment that is distinct from general or unskilled labor and demands professional qualification or certification
She pursued a specialized job in cybersecurity after completing her certification.
Ela buscou um trabalho especializado em segurança cibernética após completar sua certificação.
In Brazil, specialized jobs are highly valued and often require formal education through universities or technical schools. The job market increasingly demands specialized qualifications, particularly in growing sectors like technology and healthcare. In the USA, specialized jobs often command higher salaries and are associated with professional advancement and career security.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specialized positiontechnical jobprofessional roleskilled positionexpert job
Antonyms / Antônimos
unskilled jobgeneral laborentry-level positionmanual labor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho especializado
Most common term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
profissão especializada
Often used interchangeably with trabalho especializado
São Paulo
cargo especializado
More formal, used in corporate contexts
Portugal
trabalho especializado / emprego especializado
Same terminology as Brazil, slight preference for 'emprego' in formal contexts

Related Words

expertisequalificationprofessionalcertificationtechnical skillstrainingcareer

Related Idioms & Phrases

jack of all trades, master of none (opposite concept)
know your trade
in one's wheelhouse
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