proceso de contratación
/pɾoθeso de kontɾataθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase hiring process is translated into Spanish as proceso de contratación.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of proceso (process), de (of) and contratación (hiring/contracting).
Which one should you use?
While proceso de contratación is a standard way to describe the hiring process, you can also use proceso de selección to refer to the same concept. Additionally, selección de personal is another way to express the idea of a hiring process.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the expression proceso de contratación de personal is used for the hiring process.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural to mean hiring processes, change the noun proceso to procesos. The prepositional phrase de contratación remains unchanged.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoθeso de kontɾataθjon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the proceso de contratación includes a curriculum vítae which is often expected to include a professional photograph of the candidate.
- In Spain, the proceso de contratación often culminates in a contrato indefinido, a permanent contract that makes it significantly more difficult and expensive for an employer to fire a worker than in the US.
- In many Spanish-speaking corporate cultures, the 'hiring process' includes a periodo de prueba or trial period, which is a legally defined window where either party can terminate the contract without notice.
Examples in context
- Durante el proceso de selección, evaluaremos las habilidades y la experiencia de los candidatos.During the hiring process, we will evaluate the candidates' skills and experience.
- Deberás completar el proceso de contratación antes de comenzar en tu nuevo puesto.You will need to complete the hiring process before starting in your new position.
- Nuestro departamento de selección de personal se encarga de todo el proceso de contratación.Our personnel selection department handles the entire hiring process.
- Nuestro proceso de reclutamiento tiene varias etapas para seleccionar a los mejores candidatos.Our hiring process has several stages to select the best candidates.
- El proceso de contratación de personal toma en cuenta diversas habilidades y competencias.The hiring process takes into account various skills and competencies.
- El proceso de contratación fue muy largo.The hiring process was very long.
- El proceso de contratación es muy lento.The hiring process is very slow.
- Debemos mejorar nuestro proceso de contratación.We must improve our hiring process.
- ¿Cómo funciona el proceso de contratación?How does the hiring process work?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a new job opening at their company.
- AlejandroElena, ¿sabes algo sobre el proceso de contratación?Elena, do you know anything about the hiring process?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro, ya han empezado las entrevistas.Yes, Alejandro, the interviews have already started.
- AlejandroEspero que el proceso de contratación sea rápido.I hope the hiring process is fast.
- ElenaOjalá, porque necesitamos a alguien pronto.I hope so, because we need someone soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
