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value-added skills

[/ˈvæljuː ˈædɪd skɪlz/]
nounpl: value-added skills
competências de valor agregado
1. Skills that increase the worth, effectiveness, or competitiveness of a professional or product beyond basic requirements
Learning a second language is a value-added skill that makes you more attractive to employers.
Aprender um segundo idioma é uma competência de valor agregado que o torna mais atrativo para os empregadores.
2. Advanced abilities that differentiate an individual or service in the job market
Digital marketing and data analysis are value-added skills in today's economy.
Marketing digital e análise de dados são competências de valor agregado na economia atual.
Synonyms
transferable skillssoft skillsspecialized competenciesprofessional development skillsadvanced capabilities
Antonyms
basic skillsentry-level skillsgeneric abilities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competências de valor agregado
Most common formal usage
General Brazilian
habilidades diferenciadas
Alternative informal term
Portugal
competências de valor acrescentado
Portuguese prefers 'acrescentado' over 'agregado'
Business Portuguese
skills que agregam valor
More descriptive business variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
stand out from the crowd
up your game
add value to the table
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