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carelessness in resumes

[/ˈkeərləsnəs ɪn rɪˈzuːmeɪz/]
noun
descuido em currículos
1. Lack of attention to detail, errors, or negligence when preparing or submitting a resume or curriculum vitae
The carelessness in resumes, such as spelling mistakes and formatting errors, can cost you the job interview.
O descuido em currículos, como erros de ortografia e problemas de formatação, pode custar a você a entrevista de emprego.
2. Inattention to important information, dates, or qualifications presented in a resume
Carelessness in resumes often includes inconsistent dates or missing information.
O descuido em currículos frequentemente inclui datas inconsistentes ou informações ausentes.
NYC Slang
sloppy resume game
Synonyms
negligence in resumessloppiness in resumeslack of attention to detailinattentionoversight
Antonyms
meticulousnesscarefulnessattentivenessprecisiondiligence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descuido em currículos
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
falta de atenção ao currículo
Alternative phrase emphasizing lack of attention
Portugal
negligência no currículo
More formal Portuguese usage
Portugal
desleixo no currículo
Regional variant with emphasis on sloppiness

Related Idioms & Phrases

devil is in the details
not crossing your t's and dotting your i's
shooting yourself in the foot
missing the mark
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