dormant resume
[DOR-muhnt ri-ZOO-may]
nounpl: dormant resumes
currículo inativo
1. A resume that has not been actively updated or circulated for an extended period, but can be reactivated when the person decides to re-enter the job market
After taking a break from work to raise her children, she dusted off her dormant resume and began applying for positions again.
Depois de tirar uma licença do trabalho para criar seus filhos, ela atualizou seu currículo inativo e começou a se candidatar a posições novamente.
2. A resume of someone not currently seeking employment but who may activate it in the future
He kept a dormant resume on file in case an interesting opportunity came along.
Ele mantinha um currículo inativo arquivado em caso de surgir uma oportunidade interessante.
This term is increasingly common in modern HR and recruitment contexts, particularly in the United States and Brazil, reflecting the growing acceptance of career breaks for personal reasons, sabbaticals, and non-linear career paths. In Brazil, it's often discussed in relation to career re-entry programs and work-life balance initiatives.
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