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resume expansion

[rɪˈzjuːm ɪkˈspænʃən]
nounpl: resume expansions
expansão de currículo
1. The process of adding more details, qualifications, work experience, or accomplishments to a resume or CV to make it more comprehensive and competitive
The resume expansion included adding volunteer work and technical skills sections.
A expansão do currículo incluiu a adição de seções de trabalho voluntário e habilidades técnicas.
2. The act of lengthening or elaborating on existing resume content to better showcase qualifications
Resume expansion helped her secure more job interviews.
A expansão do currículo ajudou-a a conseguir mais entrevistas de emprego.
Synonyms
resume enhancementCV expansionresume elaborationresume development
Antonyms
resume reductionresume condensationresume minimization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expansão de currículo
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ampliação do currículo
alternative regional variant
Portugal
expansão do CV
Portuguese European preference for 'CV' over 'currículo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beef up your resume
flesh out your CV
pad your resume
strengthen your application
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