The three main formats you can use when putting together your resume are:

• reverse chronological, listing jobs you’ve had from the most recent to the least
• functional (skills based)
• a combination of chronological and functional.

Which one should you use? It depends on your circumstances. The resume comparison chart tells you the features of each type, and when to use them.

A big employer or a busy agency might ask you for a scannable resume. Find out how to make one.