RESUME FORMATS:
Choose the one that's right for you!
The truth about resumes from a seasoned Human Resource professional:
more
than one page is fine as long as it's well-written and is more than one page out
of necessity.
If you're just trying to fill space to make it look like you have experience…don't. HR
professionals see right through the lengthy description of your
responsibilities at the fast food drive thru.
Make it clear and concise and
have an attention grabber at the top. Even if you're fresh out of college you can
highlight positive attributes demonstrated in team projects or other class
assignments.
Be clear about the position you are looking for. Vague objective statements
like "looking for a position where I can utilize my skills" won't get
you far. The recruiter doesn't have time to be your career counselor! They are
not going to dissect your resume to determine which skills match with their
current openings. Do the work up front. Know the jobs within the organization, know
which job
you want and state it clearly!
Use action verbs to describe your past
activities and be specific about the results you achieved. Visit
our Action Verbs
List to
spice up your descriptions.
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Here are three basic resume templates.
Read the description to see which one will highlight your skills and
abilities best.
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Chronological:
Best utilized when career path reflects a series of progressively
responsible positions.
Chronological
Resume Template
Functional: good
tool to use when previous or current positions do not, by
themselves, indicate readiness for the type of position you are
seeking. Functional
Resume Template
Combination:
excellent strategy to use when previous and/or current position have
been related but are not a close link to desired position.
This allows you to highlight skills acquired in the related roles
that may be transferable. Combination
Resume Template
