Three different types of resume
There are three main formats for resumes:
- reverse chronological
- functional (skills based)
- combination.
The Resume
comparison chart summarises the features of each
format. Which one you choose to use depends on your
circumstances.
Particularly if you’re using the Internet in your job
search, you might be required to submit an electronic
version or ‘soft copy’ of your resume. Big companies
dealing with large volumes of applicants may ask you for
a resume
formatted so that it can be scanned directly into a
searchable database.
For further information about preparing your resume for the
Internet, sending your resume by e-mail and putting your
resume online, go to: