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Vacancies 

Collective term that covers newly created jobs, positions that remain open and those that will become available in the near future, in respect of which the company has adopted active measures to find a suitable candidate.

Variable interest rate 

A loan is contracted at a variable interest rate when it is agreed that the interest rate be review at certain intervals (usually annually or every six months). To carry out this review, a referral rate is established, for example the Euribor, the evolution of which determines increases or reductions in interest payments.