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This page: Listen to a dialogue with tips on how to create a resume.

Resume

"The Resume"
Listening Exercise

Key Words

Below you will find a list of key vocabulary you need to know to understand the lesson. Click on each word to hear it and practice its pronunciation.

resume (résumé)
a short document that lists your work experience and education (curriculum vitae)
clerical
related to office work
obtain
to get something
firm
a company or business
vocational school
a school that teaches skills for a specific job
accounting
the work of managing and recording money
award
a prize given for good work
recognition
praise or attention for doing something well

 

Exercise - Key Words

Read the definition and select the word that was defined.

1. the work of managing and recording money
   

2. related to office work
   

3. a company or business
   

4. a school that teaches skills for a specific job
   

5. to get something
   

6. a short document that lists your work experience and education
   

7. a prize given for good work
   

8. praise or attention for doing something well
   

 

Listening Comprehension

Listen to the dialogue and click on the information that belongs in a resume, as explained in the dialogue.

► Listen to the dialogue

name

color

objective

education

elementary school

work

award

 

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