Resume Styles

There are two main broad categories of resume styles: Chronological and Functional.

Chronological Resume Styles

This style lists employers and job history/accomplishments in reverse chronological order (most current position first). The chronological resume style is considered the industry norm.

Functional Resume Styles

The functional resume is organized by your primary functional skills (e.g. project management, development, support, training, etc.). You can document positions, responsibilities and significant accomplishments by functional category. This style will also include employer names and dates of employment. Functional resumes are best suited for candidates that have more experience (8+ years) and/or candidates who have only worked for a few employers.

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