vocational qualities
[voh-KAY-shuh-nul KWOL-uh-teez]
noun phrasefemininepl: vocational qualities
qualidades vocacionais
1. Personal attributes, skills, and characteristics that make a person suited for a particular profession or career
Her vocational qualities include excellent communication skills and attention to detail, making her perfect for a career in nursing.
Suas qualidades vocacionais incluem excelentes habilidades de comunicação e atenção aos detalhes, tornando-a perfeita para uma carreira em enfermagem.
2. Professional competencies and aptitudes necessary for success in a specific occupation or trade
The employer assessed the candidate's vocational qualities to determine if they were suitable for the electrician apprenticeship program.
O empregador avaliou as qualidades vocacionais do candidato para determinar se ele era adequado para o programa de aprendizado de eletricista.
In Brazil, vocational qualities are particularly emphasized in the vocational education system (educação profissional), which is distinct from academic education. This concept is central to career guidance counseling and job placement services. In the USA, vocational qualities assessment is common in vocational high schools and trade apprenticeship programs.
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