noun · neutral
resume
UK/rɪˈzjuːmeɪ/US/ˈrɛzjʊmeɪ/re·SU·me
a short document summarising your education, work experience, and skills for job applications
Examples
“Update your resume before you start applying for jobs.”
“Attach your resume and a cover letter to the online application.”
“Her resume highlighted her international experience.”
Band 8 sentence
“Make sure your resume is concise and tailored to the job, emphasising achievements rather than duties.”
Collocations
- update your resume
- attach a resume
- submit a resume
Word family
Common mistakes
I will make my CV.→I will write/update my CV.
Attach your resume on the form.→Attach your resume to the form.
CV and resume are the same.→CV and resume are similar but used differently in some countries.
Say it for a higher band
5CV→6profile→7+resume
Synonyms
CV
Easily confused
CV
“For academic positions you should submit a CV rather than a short resume.”
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