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Selecting a Resume Format - Sample Resumes
Too many people make the mistake of thinking that a resume's purpose is to get them
a job. Actually, resumes open and close doors. Their main purpose is to make an
employer interested enough to invite you in for an interview.
Your resume format could make a considerable difference to the information that a reader derives. Some things to keep in mind: There is no correct resume format. Your resume format should be appropriate to your situation. Your chosen resume format must not be seen as a method for concealing information. Your resume format must be consistent.
The chronological resume seems to be the most popular format used. Here the resume is organized on the basis of time. The better name for this resume format would be a reverse chronological resume format as you list the most recent work experience first. This type of resume usually contains an objective and/or summary statement and a chronological listing (from most recent to past) of all your employers along with related accomplishments. Educational information is included along with certifications and special skills.
Experienced Job Seeker New Graduate Chronological
A functional resume organizes your work experience by job function rather than by
time. A functional resume highlights your skills or areas of expertise. It enables you
to tailor information about yourself to a desired job. Hence, it emphasizes your abilities, rather than your career history.
It presents a good perspective on what you can do rather than when you did it.
These can be skills you've gained through paid employment, as well as homemaking, volunteer work,
and hobbies. You'll still need to summarize your work history, but this is usually done at the bottom of your resume.
A functional resume is particularly useful for people who:
Have gaps in their work history.
Are reentering the workforce.
Have frequently changed jobs.
Are looking to transition into new careers.
Don't exactly fit the mold of what recruiters are looking for in the positions they want.
Have largely done volunteer work
New Graduate Functional Returning to Job Market Functional Experienced Job Seeker Functional Resume Templates & Samples
Purely functional resume formats are not popular anymore. Many people prefer to
use a combination of functional and chronological resume formats instead.
As the name implies a combination resume format combines the functional and
chronological resume formats. Here the functional aspects of your career are
highlighted first and then a timeline of your work experience is provided.
Experienced Job Seeker Combination
If you have had a fairly single-tracked career so far and intend to remain on the
same track, you can consider a targeted resume format. This means you could use
language and keywords that are specific to the industry or sphere of your activity.
Note that a targeted resume could be in the chronological resume format or in the
functional resume format.
Experienced Job Seeker
A Curriculum Vitae is a detailed, lengthy and structured listing of education, publications,
projects, awards and work history. A curriculum vitae is used by individuals seeking a teaching
and/or research position in a post secondary institution or high-level research industry.
A curriculum vitae is often used when applying for academic or research positions.
Sample Curriculum Vitae
An employer takes your hard copy resume and scans it into a database, and
then conducts a keyword search to select qualified candidates for available
positions. Don't let your resume get lost in the process. Make sure it's
scannable.
A scannable resume is simply the "scanner friendly" version of your paper resume.
To create a scanner friendly resume:
Save your final copy on a diskette, so you have it ready to e-mail on demand.
Keywords are labels that a computer uses to match you to what an employer wants. Keywords are nouns and phrases that designate your education, experience, skills and knowledge. One way to know which words to use is to study current job listings for keywords. A Keyword Summary is a brief account of your qualifications told in keywords. Keywords in a summary can be separated by commas, periods, or semi-colons. You have to include industry keywords in your resume in order to be picked up by recruiters or employers. What are keywords? For example, if you are a Human Resources Representative, your keywords might be "Recruiter", "Labor Relations", Compensation" etc. Just build these into your job descriptions and job accomplishments. The reason why you want to include keywords in your resume is because both recruiters and employers will be searching for potential candidates by typing in certain keywords. (They are looking for someone with the kinds experiences your keywords convey). So how do you determine the keywords for your profession? All you need to do is a little research and review ads and job postings and make a list of the qualifications, technical expertise, industry jargon, product knowledge, and personality traits that employers are looking for in your field.
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