Type of resume
There are several basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings. Depending on personal circumstances, choose a chronological, a functional, combination, or a targeted resume.
Chronological Resume:
A chronological resume starts by listing the work history, with the most recent position listed first. Jobs are listed in reverse chronological order with current, or most recent job, first. Employers typically prefer this type of resume because it’s easy to see what jobs you have held and when you have worked at them. This type of resume works well for job seekers with a strong, solid work history.
Functional Resume:
A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience, rather than chronological work history. It is used most often by people who are changing careers or who have gaps in their employment history.
Combination Resume:
The combination resume balances the functional and chronological approaches. The skills and experiences is listed first. The employment history is listed next. With this type of resume it highlight the skills are relevant to the job you are applying for, and also provide the chronlogical work history that employers prefer.
Targeted Resume:
A targeted resume is a resume that is customized so that it specifically highlights the experience and skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for. It definitely takes more work to write a targeted resume than to just click to apply with your existing resume. However, it’s well worth the effort, especially when applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications and experience.
Mini Resume:
A mini resume contains a brief summary of the career highlights qualifications. It can be used for networking purposes or shared upon request from a prospective employer or reference writer who may want an overview of your accomplishments, rather than a full length resume.
