The 3 Most Common Types of Resumes:
As most of job hunters know, a resume is a brief document that highlights one’s qualifications and experience. While not all resumes are befitting the requirements of all positions, below is a short explanation of the types of resumes and how each of them can be well structured and suited to ace that job.
- Chronological Resume
This specific type of resume is widely used and highly preferred by Recruiters and HR/ Hiring Managers. Strategically, you have to list down all the jobs you have held throughout your career wherein readers can see how you have progressed and grew in your profession or line of work. This type can also easily identify your flexibility and adaptability in working with different companies as you make your way into the career ladder. This type is best for people who have progressed in their field over a period of time or for people who were moving to a more popular and in demand company.
- Functional Resume
This type focuses on skills and experience, rather than the employment history. In this type, we highlight the ‘Key Accomplishments’ or ‘Notable Awards’ of a person to add depth to his/her qualifications. This is better done with a ‘Profile Summary’ where all skills, knowledge and experiences are mentioned in the most concise manner. A Functional Resume best suits people who have wide gaps in their employment or having too much experience of too little responsibilities.
- Combination or Hybrid Resume
Obvious in its name, a combination resume is a mix between a chronological resume and a functional one. Every relevant detail of your career has its own spotlight in utilisingthis type of document. The top most of this resume usually highlights one’s skills and qualifications, making an impactful mark on the reader. Incorporating information through competencies can help connect the functional to the chronological order of the employment history. This kind of resume tailors how you are best fit for the job in giving the recruitment team all the information that they need.
We find that the Combination Resume provides applicants with the best results, during the initial selection process.
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