Usage examples of "jockey for position" in English with translation to Spanish

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I applied for a position in the office. Postulé a un puesto en la oficina.
Proper qualifications are required for the position. Se requieren calificaciones apropiadas para el puesto.
There were a good many candidates for the position. Había un buen puñado de candidatos para el puesto.
The young man is quite suited for the position. El joven es bastante adecuado para el puesto.
Tom applied for the position, but he didn't get it. Tom postuló al puesto, pero no lo obtuvo.
He thinks he is fit for the position. Él piensa que es apto para el puesto.
Competition for the position is very intense. La competencia por el puesto es muy intensa.
He was the strongest candidate for the position. Él fue el candidato más fuerte para el puesto.
Aren't you a little young for this position? ¿No eres un poco joven para este puesto?
We have to find the right person for each position. Tenemos que encontrar a la persona adecuada para cada puesto.
There are three hundred applicants for only one position. Hay trescientos solicitantes para una sola posición.
We'll need a head hunting agency to find the right man for this executive position. Necesitamos una agencia caza talentos para encontrar al hombre adecuado para este puesto ejecutivo.
Father resigned from his position for a better one. Papá renunció a su puesto por uno mejor.
I wouldn't like to be in his position, for all his wealth. No me gustaría estar en su posición, ni por toda su riqueza.
I'm not in a position to buy a laptop for my son. No estoy en condiciones de comprarle una laptop a mi hijo.
It is duck soup for a girl of easy virtue to find a new man. Es fácil para una chica de dudosa moral encontrar un nuevo hombre.
Put yourself in my position. Ponte en mi lugar.
She cooked a special dinner for him. Ella cocinó una cena especial para él.
I share his political position. Comparto su posición política.
Please wait here for a while. Por favor, espere aquí un momento.
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