A resume is a. the path an individual's jobs take as one moves forward, backward, or stays on an even keel during the working years. b. a brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous experience, typically sent with a job application. c. a conversation between a job applicant and a representative of an employer which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be hired. d. an in-depth document laid out over two or more pages which contains high-level detail of an individuals' achievements, a great deal more than just a career biography.