Which of the following statements about resumes is true according to the material?

• A. A resume is a brief account of one's work experience and qualifications used to apply for jobs.
• B. A resume is a form you fill out on a job site.
• C. A resume lists salaries of all past jobs.
• D. A resume is only used for academic applications.

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is what a resume actually is and why you use it. A resume is a concise summary of your work experience, education, and qualifications that you tailor to the job you’re applying for. Its purpose is to quickly show a potential employer how your background fits the role, so they’re encouraged to invite you for an interview. That makes the statement correct: it describes a resume as a brief account of your work history and qualifications used to apply for jobs.

Others miss the point in different ways. A resume is not simply a form you fill out on a job site—that describes an application or profile process, not the document itself. It doesn’t typically list every past salary; salary details are usually handled separately or requested later. And resumes aren’t restricted to academic applications; they’re used for a wide range of job, industry, and professional opportunities.