Portuguese Phrase
Quais são seus objetivos de carreira?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct inquiry into someone's professional aspirations and long-term plans. It is a standard question in professional development contexts, focusing on the specific targets a person hopes to achieve in their working life.
When to use
Use this phrase during job interviews, networking events, or formal performance reviews with a manager. It is specifically designed for professional environments where discussing future growth is expected.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quaissãoseusobjetivosdecarreira
Quais
The plural form of 'Qual', used to agree with the plural noun 'objetivos'.
Ser (são)
The verb 'ser' is used here because career goals are considered a defining characteristic of one's professional identity.
Seus
A possessive pronoun meaning 'your', which must agree in gender (masculine) and number (plural) with 'objetivos'.
🗨In Conversation
Quais são seus objetivos de carreira?
What are your career goals?
Eu pretendo me tornar um gerente de projetos sênior em dois anos.
I intend to become a senior project manager in two years.
✕Common Mistakes
Qual são seus objetivos de carreira?
'Qual' is singular, but 'objetivos' is plural; you must use 'Quais' to maintain subject-verb agreement.
O que são seus objetivos de carreira?
While 'O que' means 'what', 'Quais' is preferred in Portuguese when asking for specific items or selections from a range of possibilities.
↔Alternatives
Onde você se vê daqui a cinco anos?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
O que você pretende alcançar profissionalmente?
What do you intend to achieve professionally?
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking business environments, particularly in Brazil, it is common to express goals that emphasize both individual growth and team contribution. Being overly aggressive about individual promotion can sometimes be seen as less favorable than showing a desire to grow with the company.