substandard credentials
[səb'stændərd krə'denʃəlz]
noun phrase
credenciais abaixo do padrão
1. Qualifications, certifications, or documents that do not meet the required or expected standards for a particular profession, position, or institution
The hiring manager rejected the candidate's application due to substandard credentials.
O gerente de contratação rejeitou a candidatura do candidato por causa de suas credenciais abaixo do padrão.
2. Academic degrees, licenses, or certificates obtained from non-accredited or poorly-ranked institutions
Many employers are wary of hiring professionals with substandard credentials from unaccredited universities.
Muitos empregadores desconfiam de contratar profissionais com credenciais de má qualidade de universidades não acreditadas.
In both Brazilian and American professional cultures, substandard credentials can significantly impact career advancement and job prospects. In Brazil, there is increasing emphasis on checking credentials from accredited institutions (MEC-approved universities). In the USA, the concept is particularly relevant in regulated professions like medicine, law, and education where credential verification is mandatory.
NYC Slang
sketchy credentials / weak credentials / paper thin credentials
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