Did you know that resumes aren't just one-size fits all? There are actually quite a few different types of resume formats. Here are four types of resume so that you can choose the one that works best for you.

 

Chronological resumes

With a chronological resume format, you list your professional history with your most recent experience first. Hiring managers tend to like chronological formats because it's easy to the types of jobs you've held and when. This kind of resume works well for people who've accrued a fair bit of work history. If you're just starting out in the working world, another layout might work better for you.

 

Functional resumes

A functional resume steps away from your work history. Rather, this resume type focuses on your skills and experience. A functional resume might have an accomplishments section at the top or a summary detailing your achievements and skills. There might be just a summary of work history at the bottom or no employment history at all. This type of resume is good for someone who doesn't have much work experience or has a large gap in their employment timeline. It works well for people who are switching careers.

 

Hybrid

This is a combination of chronological and functional formats. A hybrid resume will list skills and qualifications at the top, followed by chronological work history. The work history is not the main focus of the resume. It enables you to highlight the skills that make you right for the job while also showing a potential employer your previous jobs.

 

Targeted

A targeted resume is focused on highlighting the experience and skills that related specifically to the job you want.  

 

Non-traditional

If you're looking for a job in a creative field then a non-traditional resume might be the best option for you. These resumes might be formatted to look like a webpage or a movie poster. They might contain images, infographics or photos. A non-traditional resume could even be a video!

 

Think about the kind of job you want and make your resume selection from there.

 

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/resume-types-chronological-functional-combination-2063235

https://www.jobscan.co/resume-formats