unrecognized skill
[ˌʌn.ˈrek.əg.naɪzd skɪl]
noun phrasepl: unrecognized skills
habilidade não reconhecida
1. A competency, ability, or expertise that a person possesses but that is not acknowledged, appreciated, or formally validated by others, employers, or society
Her unrecognized skill in conflict resolution made her invaluable to the team, even though it was never officially documented.
Sua habilidade não reconhecida em resolução de conflitos a tornava inestimável para a equipe, embora nunca tivesse sido oficialmente documentada.
2. A talent or proficiency that remains hidden, underutilized, or overlooked in professional or social contexts
Many unrecognized skills in the informal economy go uncompensated and uncredited.
Muitas habilidades não reconhecidas na economia informal permanecem sem compensação e sem crédito.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'unrecognized skill' has gained relevance with discussions about equitable hiring practices, diversity and inclusion, and the value of informal learning. In Brazil, it often relates to recognizing competencies developed outside formal educational systems, particularly in communities with limited access to credentials. In the USA, it connects to conversations about systemic barriers that prevent certain groups from having their abilities validated or compensated fairly.
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