Copyright 2005 by David Green
http://www.powerfuljobsearchtips.com
The first thing you need to do before you write your resume is
learn how to format it. Just as if you were cooking a new dish
you would follow a recipe, so too should you follow a specific
format when you type your resume.
There are three different types of resume formats you can use.
First, we will talk about the Chronological resume. The
chronological format is the most popular and widely used of the
three resume formats. This format keeps you connected to one
specific job.
There are four requirements to the Chronological resume. First
is your work history. This should show it correlates to your
current objectives. Working in the same field, even though you
have changed companies, proves you are consistent and dedicated
to a specific career path.
The next requirement of the chronologically formatted resume is
the number of years you've worked in the same field. Showing you
are experienced tells the employer that you have an asset to
bring to the table.
Thirdly, you will state your present employer, or, if you are
currently unemployed, you want to show that you have been out of
a job for a short period of time.
Last, but very important is the length of time you have spent at
each company. You will definitely want your resume to shout,
“I'm not a job jumper!” The longer you have stayed at each job,
the more committed and loyal you will come across to your
perspective employer.
Next, there is the Functional resume. The functional resume will
work best for you if the following three points relate to your
situation.
First, the functional resume format is great for people with
little or no job experience. Secondly, this format works well if
the last job you worked at is not in the same field as the
position in which you are currently applying. Thirdly, this
specific format will work best for you if you have been out of
work for a long time, but now you truly want to start working
again.
The last of the three formats is the Combination resume. This
type of resume combines the chronological and the functional
formats by joining your skills, experience and job history
together. The combination resume works well by letting a strong
area make up for a weaker area. For example, if your job history
is limited, but you have tremendous skill at the task you will
perform if hired. The skills you possess may sway the employer
to overlook your lack of employment history.
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