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Resume

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

/ˈrezəmeɪ/nounCore term

In job interviews & careers, resume means: A short summary of your education, work history and skills that you send to employers, usually one page long. This is the usual American word for a CV.

In Turkish: özgeçmiş, CV

How it is used

Used mainly in the US and Canada, and by many international companies. You submit, update or tailor a resume, and recruiters screen resumes before calling candidates. It is also written résumé.

Example sentences

  1. Please upload your resume and a short cover letter through our careers page.

  2. Her resume was only one page, but every line showed a clear result.

Common collocations

  • submit a resume
  • update your resume
  • one-page resume
  • resume template
  • CVA document that lists your education, work experience and skills, which you send to an employer when you apply for a job. It is short for curriculum vitae.
  • cover letterA one-page letter sent with your CV that explains why you want a particular job and why you are a good fit for it.
  • tailorTo change your CV, cover letter or answers so that they match a particular job and employer.
  • ATSShort for applicant tracking system: software that employers use to collect, sort and search job applications.

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