résumé
Sign in to savethumb|An example of a résumé with a common format under the name John Doe A résumé or resume (or alternatively resumé) is a document created and used by a person to present their background, skills, and accomplishments. Résumés are most often used to secure a job, whether in the same organization or another.
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13 sectionsContents
- History
- Description
- Styles
- Reverse chronological résumé
- Functional résumé
- Hybrid or combination résumé
- Blind résumé
- Infographic and video résumés
- Applicant tracking systems (ATS) and online résumés
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
thumb|An example of a résumé with a common format under the name John Doe A résumé or resume (or alternatively resumé) is a document created and used by a person to present their background, skills, and accomplishments. Résumés are most often used to secure a job, whether in the same organization or another.
A typical résumé contains a summary of relevant job experience and education. The résumé is usually one of the first items, along with a cover letter and sometimes an application for employment, a potential employer sees regarding the job seeker and is used to screen applicants before offering an interview.