1. TYPES OF RESUMES

2. 1. FUNCTIONAL RESUME This type of resume places emphasis on:
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE, NOT on Work History
Organized based on needs of employers utilizing transferable and relevant skills

3. Functional Resume(con’d)
Use this style if you:
have limited or no paid work experience
Possess experience and accomplishments from education, volunteer work or hobbies that are directly related to the field
Are changing careers
Have a gap in your resume
Have multiple jobs or worked for one employer only

4. 2. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
Most common as it provides a detailed historical account of an individual’s employment history.
It focuses on:
WHEN and WHERE you worked and your specific duties
Placed in reverse order with your most recent to least recent experience

5. Chronological (con’d)
Use this style if you have:
Limited experience in the field of interest and want to highlight your skills
Work experience that is somewhat related to the field but not in the exact position

6. 3. COMBINATION RESUME
This has the advantages of both chronological and functional resume styles
Places emphasis on SKILLS and EXPERIENCE as well as highlights your historical work experience
Use this style if you have:
Limited experience in the field of interest and want to highlight your skills
Work experience that is somewhat related to the field but not the exact position