ESL Podcast 664 - Preparing a Video Resume
video resume - a short video created to present information about one's qualifications, education, experience, and skills, to be viewed by the people who are hiring for a particular job
Why did you decide to send a video resume instead of a traditional, paper- based resume?
to take the place of - to replace; to be used instead of something else
In many situations, emails have taken the place of regular mail.
to supplement - to add to something else; to make something else better or more complete
The doctor recommended supplementing the children's diet with a daily multivitamin.
outside - external; not directly related to something, or in addition to something
Rakei is a professional hockey player, but his outside interests include painting and skiing.
well-rounded - with many interests and skills; involved in many different activities
Lina is a well-rounded student who does well academically, but is also involved in music, sports, and volunteer activities.
to market (oneself) - to present oneself in a particular way so that one appears qualified for a particular position or opportunity
Heidi is well-qualified, but she's too shy to market herself, so nobody ever offers her a job.
business attire - clothing that is appropriate to wear while working in a professional, formal office environment
Jeans and sandals are not appropriate business attire. If we want to work in a bank, we need to start wearing suits and ties.
to knock (someone) out of contention - to prevent someone from being considered for a competitive position, opportunity, or award; to make someone lose
If athletes are caught using steroids, it knocks them out of contention for the prize.
to count - to be important and relevant; to be something that should be considered; to be a factor
Even if she doesn't like your gift, she'll appreciate your thoughtfulness. After all, it's the thought that counts.
to handle (oneself) - to control one's actions and words in a particular environment; to demonstrate self-control
How did Jessie handle himself under such stressful conditions?
business setting - a professional work environment
If I'm going to work in a business setting, I might have to stop dying my hair pink and blue.
to sell (oneself) short - to doubt or question one's ability to do something well; to present oneself as being less able or skilled than one really is
Don't sell yourself short during the salary negotiations! Be sure to ask for the money you deserve.
as (something) as the next guy - as much as anyone else; in the same way as anyone else
You're as smart as the next guy, so there's no reason why you can't do well on this test.
to believe in (oneself) - to be self-confident; to believe that one can do something well
Starting a new business is challenging, but if you believe in yourself, you can do it!
polished - very well done; complete and nicely finished; with all the finishing touches; without anything left unfinished
Now that they've finished hanging artwork on the walls, the office looks very polished.
stand-in - a person who does another person's job for a period of time, especially when talking about an actor
When the lead actress had a sore throat, Chelsea was asked to be her stand- in.