stale resume

[/steɪl rɪˈzuːmeɪ/ or /steɪl ˈrɛzəmeɪ/]
nounpl: stale resumes
currículo desatualizado
1. A resume or curriculum vitae that has not been updated for a considerable period of time, lacking current work experience, skills, or relevant information
After three years of not updating his resume, John realized he had a stale resume that didn't reflect his recent accomplishments.
Depois de três anos sem atualizar seu currículo, João percebeu que tinha um currículo desatualizado que não refletia suas realizações recentes.
2. A resume that employers or recruiters view as outdated or less competitive due to lack of recent activity or relevance in the job market
Submitting a stale resume to tech companies is unlikely to get you interviews because the industry changes so rapidly.
Enviar um currículo desatualizado para empresas de tecnologia dificilmente resultará em entrevistas porque a indústria muda rapidamente.
In both Brazilian and American job markets, maintaining an updated resume is considered crucial for career advancement. Recruiters and HR professionals actively discourage candidates from submitting stale resumes, as it signals lack of professional engagement. In Brazil, where career development is increasingly competitive, having a current resume is seen as a sign of initiative and professional respect. The phrase reflects modern employment culture's emphasis on continuous learning and active career management.
NYC Slang
dusty resume
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outdated resumedated resumeobsolete resumeinactive resumedormant resume
Antonyms / Antônimos
updated resumecurrent resumefresh resumeactive resume

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
currículo desatualizado
Standard usage in professional contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
currículo ultrapassado
Also commonly used in business hubs
Rio de Janeiro
currículo parado
Colloquial variation meaning 'stopped' or 'inactive'
Portugal
CV desatualizado
Often referred to as 'CV' rather than 'currículo' in European Portuguese

Related Words

curriculum vitaejob applicationcareer gapwork experienceprofessional developmentcover letter

Related Idioms & Phrases

let your resume gather dust
brush up your resume
breathe new life into your resume
your resume is gathering cobwebs
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