German word

Lebenslauf

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːbn̩sˌlaʊ̯f/

Meaning

  • masculine nounresume

Example

Kannst du mir bitte deinen Lebenslauf schicken?

Could you please send me your resume?

Illustration for Lebenslauf (resume)

More examples

Ich schicke dir gleich meinen Lebenslauf per E-Mail.

I'll email you my resume right away.

Core concept

A clear record that maps the main steps in someone's path from schooling into working life.

Common phrases

  • den Lebenslauf schicken

    send the resume

  • einen aktuellen Lebenslauf

    an up-to-date resume

  • den Lebenslauf anhängen

    attach the resume

Similar words

Vita: A concise record of someone's education and work history.
CV: An English-style resume outlining education and work experience.
Werdegang: The course of someone's education and working life.

Definition in German

Eine kurze Zusammenstellung der wichtigsten Stationen im Leben einer Person, insbesondere Ausbildung und berufliche Tätigkeiten, zur Darstellung der eigenen Karriere.

Word origin

The compound Lebenslauf joins Leben, meaning 'life', with Lauf, meaning 'course', and describes a person's life course in written form.

Usage tips

  • In job applications, Lebenslauf usually names the document, while Werdegang more often refers to the career path itself.

Other meanings

  • careernoun
  • work historynoun
  • brief biographynoun

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