traditional hiring

[/trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈhaɪərɪŋ/]
noun
contratação tradicional
1. The conventional method of recruiting and employing workers through established procedures such as job postings, interviews, background checks, and formal employment contracts, typically involving human resources departments
Traditional hiring involves reviewing resumes, conducting in-person interviews, and verifying references before making a job offer.
A contratação tradicional envolve análise de currículos, entrevistas presenciais e verificação de referências antes de fazer uma proposta de emprego.
2. Employment practices based on historical, standardized recruitment methods rather than modern alternatives like gig work, freelancing, or algorithmic matching
Many companies are moving away from traditional hiring to embrace more flexible employment models.
Muitas empresas estão abandonando a contratação tradicional para adotar modelos de emprego mais flexíveis.
In Brazil, traditional hiring remains prevalent in formal sectors (banking, government, large corporations), while startups and tech companies increasingly adopt non-traditional methods. In the USA, traditional hiring is becoming less common as companies explore remote work, contract positions, and AI-driven recruitment. The term reflects evolving workplace dynamics in both countries as newer alternatives challenge established employment models.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conventional hiringformal recruitmentstandard employmentpermanent employment
Antonyms / Antônimos
gig economy hiringcontingent hiringalgorithmic hiringnon-traditional hiring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratação tradicional
Standard term used across Brazil in business and HR contexts
São Paulo
contratação convencional
Commonly used in corporate environments in São Paulo's business districts
Rio de Janeiro
recrutamento tradicional
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the recruitment phase
Portugal
contratação convencional
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but 'recrutamento' may be preferred in formal contexts

Related Words

recruitmentjob interviewemployment contracthuman resourcesbackground checkonboarding

Related Idioms & Phrases

the old-fashioned way of hiring
hiring through the front door
going through proper channels
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