resume rejection

[/rɪˈzjuːm rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/]
nounpl: resume rejections
rejeição de currículo
1. The act of declining or refusing to consider a job applicant's resume for a position, typically done by a recruiter or hiring manager
After the resume rejection, she decided to seek feedback on her application materials.
Após a rejeição de currículo, ela decidiu buscar feedback sobre seus materiais de candidatura.
2. The formal communication informing an applicant that their resume was not selected to proceed in the hiring process
The resume rejection email came within 24 hours of submitting the application.
O e-mail de rejeição de currículo chegou 24 horas após submeter a candidatura.
Resume rejections are a common part of the job search process in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it's becoming increasingly common to receive automated rejection emails early in the screening process due to digital applicant tracking systems (ATS). Cultural expectations around feedback differ: American companies rarely provide detailed rejection reasons, while some Brazilian employers may offer brief explanations. The term 'currículo' is standard in Brazil while 'CV' is preferred in Portugal.
NYC Slang
the brush-off
Synonyms / Sinônimos
application rejectionjob rejectioncandidate rejectionhiring rejection
Antonyms / Antônimos
resume acceptancejob offerinterview invitationhiring acceptance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rejeição de currículo
Most common term used in formal HR and recruitment contexts
General Brazilian
negativa de candidatura
Alternative, slightly more formal variation
Portugal
rejeição de CV
Portuguese preference for 'CV' abbreviation instead of 'currículo'
Portugal
recusa de candidatura
Common alternative in European Portuguese

Related Words

job applicationhiring processcurriculum vitaerecruiterinterviewjob search

Related Idioms & Phrases

not make the cut
get the axe
bit the dust
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