specific job

[spə-ˈsi-fik ˈjäb]
noun phrasepl: specific jobs / trabalhos específicos
trabalho específico
1. A particular task or position with clearly defined responsibilities and requirements
The manager assigned him a specific job to complete by Friday.
O gerente atribuiu a ele um trabalho específico para completar até sexta-feira.
2. A distinct occupation or role distinguished from general or broad employment
She applied for a specific job in the accounting department.
Ela se candidatou a um trabalho específico no departamento de contabilidade.
3. A defined function or duty within an organization
His specific job involves managing client relationships.
Seu trabalho específico envolve gerenciar relacionamentos com clientes.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, the phrase 'specific job' is used to emphasize clarity and distinction in employment contexts. In Brazil, there is often a preference for 'trabalho específico' in general conversation and 'cargo específico' in more formal corporate environments. The concept reflects modern workforce practices emphasizing clear role definition and job specialization.
NYC Slang
gig (informal) / that job / that position
Synonyms / Sinônimos
particular jobdesignated taskdefined rolespecific positionspecific task
Antonyms / Antônimos
general jobvague positionundefined rolebroad employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho específico
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
emprego específico / cargo específico
often used in corporate/business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho específico / tarefa específica
used interchangeably depending on context
Portugal
trabalho específico / função específica
Portuguese preference for 'função' in formal employment contexts

Related Words

job descriptionresponsibilitiespositiontaskoccupationemploymentroleassignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a specific job to do
to be suited for a specific job
to land a specific job
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