Resume Formats Free Advice

Types of Resumes

The 3 most common types of resumes are described below:

1. The Chronological Resume which emphasises your career growth and progression. You present your most recent job and educational experience first, then trace backwards in time. Describe the duties you performed under each listed experience. This format is not advantageous for people with limited or unrelated employment experience, and gaps in employment are readily noticeable.
2. The Functional Resume focuses on professional skills, responsibilities, and accomplishments. It is organised by functional titles that explain general areas of expertise. Under each function heading is a brief explanation of your accomplishments in that area. You can tailor the functional resume to highlight specific skills that you have that the job requires. This format is good for recent graduates, liberal arts majors, career changers, and people with limited work experience or interrupted careers.
3. The Combination Resume incorporates both the formats. You can tailor the explanation of your job history to fit the types of jobs for which you are applying; you can also show continuity in your job record or history. Organise your background by skills and functions rather than by job title. List your job titles and employers in reverse chronological order at the end of the résumé.

Scannable Resumes
More and more employers are using computers to scan and store resumes. Once your resume has been scanned it is easy to do an electronic search in the database for certain key words.

It is recommended that you also prepare a scannable version of your resume in addition to the printed version you normally would send to employers.

Keep the following points in mind to make sure that your resume is "computer friendly."

• Use a simple, easily read typeface, like Courier.
• Avoid italic and boldface type as well as rules (lines) and columns.
• Use white, 8.5 x 11 inch paper.
• Print on only one side of each sheet.
• Put your name at the top on a line by itself.

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