ESL Podcast 664 – Preparing a Video Resume

　　Katrina: Okay, I’m ready to hear all of your advice about what to put into a video resume.
Raj: All right. The first thing to remember is that your video resume doesn’t take the place of your traditional resume; it supplements it.
Katrina: Okay, I got it. I was thinking of talking about some of my outside interests and activities to show that I’m a well-rounded person.
Raj: I’d forget about that, if I were you. The point of the video resume is to make a good business impression. It’s not about showing your outside skills or interests. You’re marketing¹ yourself as a business professional so you should wear business attire², something you would wear to an interview.
Katrina: Oh, so this outfit³ is out, I guess. I wanted to show them my personality.
Raj: I think that outfit would definitely knock you out of contention⁴ for any job. You have to get it out of your head that you’re going to get hired for your personality or charm. What counts are your qualifications, your skills, and how you handle yourself in a business setting.
Katrina: Oh, I was afraid you were going to say that.
Raj: Stop selling yourself short. Your qualifications and skills are as good as the next guy’s. You just have to believe in yourself.
Katrina: Right, I have to believe in myself...I have to believe in myself. Hey, I think I can do it!
Raj: Really? You think you can produce a video resume that’s professional and polished?
Katrina: Sure, it should be no problem. I know just the right person to hire as a stand-in!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse

1 marketing   

n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西

参考例句：

• They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。
• He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。

2 attire   

v.穿衣，装扮[同]array；n.衣着；盛装

参考例句：

• He had no intention of changing his mode of attire.他无意改变着装方式。
• Her attention was attracted by his peculiar attire.他那奇特的服装引起了她的注意。

3 outfit   

n.（为特殊用途的）全套装备，全套服装

参考例句：

• Jenney bought a new outfit for her daughter's wedding.珍妮为参加女儿的婚礼买了一套新装。
• His father bought a ski outfit for him on his birthday.他父亲在他生日那天给他买了一套滑雪用具。

4 contention   

n.争论，争辩，论战；论点，主张

参考例句：

• The pay increase is the key point of contention. 加薪是争论的焦点。
• The real bone of contention,as you know,is money.你知道，争论的真正焦点是钱的问题。