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There are four basic types of resumes:
chronological, functional, combination, and curricula vitae (CVs).
Choose a format that best fits your experiences and industry or
one that you are comfortable with. Ultimately, the choice of
resume format is up to you.
Chronological resumes
present information in a timeline approach.
Advantages:
l Many
employers and recruiters expect and prefer this format
Employers can easily scan
chronological resumes
Provides a straightforward
history of your work experiences
Disadvantages:
Can demonstrate a lack of work
experience
Will show any gaps in
employment history
Employers can guess your age if
you include older experiences
Functional resumes group
work experience and skills by skill area or job function.
Advantages:
Provides a flexible approach
De-emphasizes lack of
experience in a field
Minimizes possible age
discrimination
Disadvantages:
Employers may expect the
chronological format
Combination resumes
highlight your skills and experiences.
Advantages:
Provides employers with the
expected chronological format
Highlights your skills
Disadvantages:
Can be repetitious if similar
functions or skills are utilized in different positions
May be longer than the
chronological and functional formats
Curricula vitae
(CVs) provide a detailed statement of your qualifications. They
are only used in certain positions and industries.
Curricula vitae (CVs)
are very different from resumes and are only used in certain
positions and industries. Curricula vitae provide a detailed
statement of your qualifications.
How are resumes and curricula vitae different? A
resume provides a short summary of your relevant qualifications. A
curricula vitae is more biographical in nature. Resumes are
usually limited in length; curricula vitae can be much longer.
Resumes are usually written for a specific type of position;
curricula vitae are generally not targeted.
Curricula vitae are most often used in higher
education, science, and medicine. Curricula vitae are also used
extensively in other countries. You may wish to develop one if you
seek international employment.
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