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Spelling depends on your audience, although the choice is actually between
résumé and resume (all other versions are, how can I put it? *wrong*)...
I personally would spell it résumé, as I have a degree in French and am
British, but for the US I think I would choose to spell it without the
accents (e.g. applying for a job).
HTH
----- Original Message -----
From: kerryn murray <verrrnice -at- hotmail -dot- com>
To: TECHWR-L <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 12:00 AM
Subject: rêsumê or resumê ?
Hi all,
I've read various articles concerning the actual spelling of resumê (or is
it rêsumê (?). I've also found that dictionaries contradict each other
regarding the spelling.
Can anyone guide me as to the most common spelling of this word? I've seen
both used, but do not know which is preferred.
Thanks in advance for any and all responses.
Kerryn
