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By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com

Definition: A resume is a written document that lists your work experience, skills, and educational background. It is used as a marketing tool for job seekers.
Common Misspellings: reseme resame
Examples:
Billy sent a resume to a prospective employer.
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