Handout: Types of Resumes

Chronological Resume

• a chronological resume presents your entire work history in a logical, sequential order
• your work history starts with your present or most recent job and then proceeds to list the rest of you jobs backward in time
• under each job/position you should list four or five of your main duties (list these in order of importance)
• a chronological resume also includes: Education and Hobbies and Interests

Functional Resume

• a functional resume presents previous work experience and shows the background experience and knowledge you have related to the job you are applying for
• work experience is not necessarily listed in chronological order
• you should list your work experience according to company or job title, starting with the position or company with the most importance first but be consistent in your choice

Skills Resume

• a skills resume presents the skills you have obtained through different jobs
• skills you list may come from various types of jobs (e.g.: a sales position and receptionist both involve dealing with customers - you may list the duties of both of these positions under Customer Service)