resume hold
[/rɪˈzuːm hoʊld/]
noun/verb phrasepl: resume holds
suspensão de currículo / retenção de currículo
1. A temporary pause or suspension placed on a job applicant's resume or candidacy, preventing it from being reviewed or considered for a position
The company placed a resume hold on all external candidates while they evaluated internal promotions.
A empresa colocou uma suspensão de currículo em todos os candidatos externos enquanto avaliava promoções internas.
2. An administrative action to stop processing or advancing a candidate's application materials
After the merger, HR implemented a resume hold on all hiring until the reorganization was complete.
Após a fusão, o RH implementou uma retenção de currículo em todas as contratações até que a reorganização fosse concluída.
This term is primarily used in North American and Brazilian corporate human resources contexts. It became particularly common during economic downturns and organizational restructuring. In Brazil, multinational companies and large corporations use this terminology, often borrowed directly from English practices. The concept reflects corporate risk management and strategic workforce planning.
NYC Slang
resume freeze; candidate freeze (common in NYC corporate/tech environments)
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