Types of Resumes

Chronological

This is the most commonly used type of resume, and therefore the most familiar to employers. It is a listing of information, organized by categories, and presented in reverse order of occurrence within each category (ie., the most recent on top). It is a good format for demonstrating a steady employment or education history relevant to your career objective.

Functional

This approach emphasizes capabilities, skill levels, and accomplishments rather than job titles or time spent at various jobs. is an effective format under certain specific circumstances when a candidate has limited work experience but wants to highlight marketable skills. These include:

• Experience that appears divers or unrelated but supports your candidacy for a position
• You plan on changing fields
• You are reentering after an absence from the job market
• You are seeking a different emphasis in your career

Mixed

Since the most important function of your resume is to portray you in the best possible manner as a viable candidate for a position, you might find that a combined format works best for you. There is no one right way to do a mixed resume.