noun
resume
A document summarizing qualifications and work history.
Her resume lists three years of teaching experience.
Etymology
French résumé means a summary. The employment document summarizes a person’s relevant qualifications and work history for a prospective employer.
More examples
- He updated his resume before applying.
- The recruiter reviewed several resumes.
- Please attach a resume to the application.
Forms
resume · resumes · résumé · résumés
Similar words
- CV
- A related document, often longer and more detailed in American academic use.
- work summary
- A plain description of the document’s purpose.