Read & Listen: What is a Resume?



OVERVIEW

 On this page, you will learn about resumes.  

  1. First, look at the picture and read the text. 
  2. Then, listen to audio of the text. 
  3. Last, open and study the example resume.


READ & LISTEN

Resume

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Read:

What is a resume?  A resume is a short document that describes your experience.  It usually includes past job experience, education, and qualifications.  Before you make a resume, think about this:

  • Many other people will want the same job as you.
  • Employers don't have time to read long resumes from a lot of people.

This means that your resume has to be short and interesting.

Open the document below to see one example of a resume.  
EXAMPLE RESUME Links to an external site.

Listen:

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