There are four types of resume formats. The one you select will depend
on how you wish to present
your qualifications to prospective employers.
Chronological
Functional
Skills
Combinational/Creative
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| In this style of resume, you identify information
in reverse chronological order, with your most recent experience listed
first. Chronological resumes are the easiest to prepare and seem to be
the most
popular style used. This type of resume is very effective if most of your work experience directly relates to your job objective. Many job seekers with limited experience also find this format suitable. |
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| A functional resume places emphasis on career related experiences (i.e., internships, activities, work experiences, etc.) which best support your job objective. Additional jobs are listed in another section, placing less emphasis on these unrelated experiences. Listings within each of these sections are arranged in reverse chronological order. |
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| The skills resume enables you to focus on your skills, aptitudes, and qualities that can best be applied to your career goals. The skills resume may be particularly useful for you if you lack direct job related experience; if you want to work in a field not related to your academic background; or if your education is so general that you must find a way of making a connection between your education and career goals. You may also want to consider this style of resume if you have a considerable amount of work experience, because it will allow you to highlight specific skills gained through a variety of experiences. This format is also recommended if you are publishing a scannable or electronic resume. |
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| A combination/creative resume is simply one that combines elements from the other resume formats already described. For example, you may choose to add a skills category to a chronological resume or elevate your activities section to emphasize these experiences over less related work experiences. Feel free to combine elements in any of the resume samples to create a resume which fits your needs. |
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