Effective
resumes present well-chosen content organized
in an attractive and logical format. The most popular formatting
styles are chronological and functional. Consider which
style will highlight your strengths quickly and appeal
to perspective employers. Keep in mind that everything
about the resume, including its look, should reflect your
own personal style.
Chronological
This
style presents education and experience in reverse chronological
order (beginning with the most recent)
and gives attention to title, organizations, and date,
as well as descriptions of your experiences. Most employers
prefer this style, which is generally appropriate for
new college graduates or others whose background is consistent
with their career objective. The chronological style
may not be as effective for individuals who are changing
career focus, who have a sporadic work history, or have
changed employers frequently while staying in the same
field. Sample
chronological resume
Functional
The
functional style organizes skills and accomplishments in
functional categories regardless of when or where
they were developed. This style focuses on demonstrating
your acquired skills. It is highly effective for individuals
who have a variety of diverse experiences that are difficult
to communicate in a chronological fashion. It is less
effective for individuals who accomplishments are unclear
or who want to demonstrate professional growth in a field. Sample
functional resume
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