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work competencies

[/wɜːrk kəmˈpɛtənsiz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
competências profissionais
1. The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal qualities that enable a person to perform effectively in a job or workplace
The job description outlines the key work competencies required for this position.
A descrição do cargo apresenta as competências profissionais essenciais para esta posição.
2. Measurable capabilities and behaviors that contribute to successful job performance
Leadership and communication are critical work competencies in management roles.
Liderança e comunicação são competências profissionais críticas em funções de gestão.
NYC Slang
skills on lock
Synonyms
job skillsprofessional competenciescore competenciesoccupational skillsworkplace abilities
Antonyms
incompetenceinabilityincapability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competências profissionais
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
competências de trabalho
Alternative more literal translation used in corporate settings
Portugal
competências profissionais
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on-the-job skills
skill set
professional toolkit
estar à altura do cargo
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