TYPES OF RESUME

Chronological Resume
-more traditional structure for a resume. It lists your job titles starting with your current or most recent
employment and then goes back time wise. This format is good for demonstrating growth in a single profession. It
may not be suitable for those just out of school or for those changing careers. Your jobs are listed in reverse
chronological order with your current, or most recent job, first. Employers typically prefer this type of resume because
it's easy to see what jobs you have held and when you have worked at them.
It works well for job seekers with a strong, solid work history. The Experience section is the focus of the resume; each
job is described in some detail, and there is no major section of skills or accomplishments at the beginning of the
resume. This structure is primarily used when you are staying in the same profession, in the same type of work,
particularly in very conservative fields. It is also used in certain fields such as law and academia. It is recommended
that the chronological resume always have an "Objective" or "Summary," to focus the reader.
Advantages: May appeal to older, more traditional readers and be best in very conservative fields. Makes it easier to
understand what you did in what job. May help the name of the employer stand out more, if this is impressive. The
disadvantage is that it is much more difficult to highlight what you do best. This format is rarely appropriate for
someone making a career change.
Functional Resume
-focuses on professional skills developed and accomplishments during your employment rather than on the
when, where and what of each position or work history. It organizes your experience in terms of skills and
accomplishments. This resume format is good for career changers, frequent job changers and those with limited
experience. It is also good for those who are returning to the workplace after a long absence.
It helps the reader see clearly what you can do for them, rather than having to read through the job
descriptions to find out. It helps target the resume into a new direction or field, by lifting up from all past jobs the key
skills and qualifications to help prove you will be successful in this new direction or field. Actual company names and
positions are in a subordinate position, with no description under each. There are many different types of formats for
functional resumes. The functional resume is a must for career changers, but is very appropriate for generalists, for
those with spotty or divergent careers, for those with a wide range of skills in their given profession, for students, for
military officers, for homemakers returning to the job market, and for those who want to make slight shifts in their
career
direction.
Advantages: It will help you most in reaching for a new goal or direction. It is a very effective type of resume, and is
highly recommended. The disadvantage is that it is hard for the employer to know exactly what you did in which job,
which
may
be
a
problem
for
some
conservative
interviewers.

Combination Resume
-is a combination of both the chronological and the functional format. It demonstrates your skills and
experience as themes and then your employment experience follows chronologically. It is recommended for midcareer changers and recent graduates. A combined resume includes elements of both the chronological and
functional formats. It may be a shorter chronology of job descriptions preceded by a short "Skills and
Accomplishments" section (or with a longer Summary including a skills list or a list of "qualifications"); or, it may be a
standard functional resume with the accomplishments under headings of different jobs held.
Advantages: It maximizes the advantages of both kinds of resumes, avoiding potential negative effects of either type.
One disadvantage is that it tends to be a longer resume. Another is that it can be repetitious: Accomplishments and
skills may have to be repeated in both the "functional" section and the chronological job descriptions.

Sample Chronological Resume

Daniel D. Fellow
123 Any Street
Anytown, NY 12345
(516)555-1234

Objective:

To obtain an entry-level position with a growing company in the computer industry.

Education: :
May 2000
(expected )

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

State University of New York (S. U. N.Y.) at Farmingdale

Computer Skills:
&nbspLanguages: C, C++, Visual Basic, BASIC
&nbspExtensive Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications:
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Lotus 1-2-3
&nbspKnowledge of PC operating systems and software
Work Experience:
June 1997present

Receptionist
Computer Associates, Hauppauge, NY
&nbspAnswered phones from prospective customers
&nbspCompleted administrative tasks for Office Supervisor

Oct. 1996 Jan. 1997

Cook/ Janitor
Aramark Food Services, Farmingdale, NY
&nbsp- Prepared meals during lunch and dinner shifts
&nbsp- Stocked and arranged condiments and utensils
&nbsp- Responsible for area cleanup

1995 - 1996

Clerk/Cashier
King Kullen, Bay Shore, NY
&nbsp- Completed clerk duties in Deli, Produce, and Grocery areas
&nbsp- Serviced deli customers
&nbsp- Maintained and arranged produce displays

Activities:
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspReferences:

Computer Club, President (2 years)

Math Team, member
Church Youth Group, Leader (1.5 years)

Available Upon Request

Sample Functional Resume:

348 Somerset Road
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 666-7995
OBJECTIVE : A position as Sales Coordinator, Representative or Account Executive.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Twelve years successful experience in direct sales of a range of products and services.

Extensive practical hands-on experience as co-owner and manager of a small business.

Motivated and enthusiastic about developing good relations with clients.

Effective working alone or as a cooperative team member.

Professional in appearance and presentation.

RELEVANT SKILLS
SALES & NEW ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT

Increased a small publication's advertising revenue through market research and promotion.

Developed new distribution outlets for a special-interest magazine in Northern California

- Made cold calls and follow-up visits to retail outlets throughout the region.
- Organized detailed routebooks and financial recordkeeping.
- Successfully increased readership by more than 40 percent over a two-year period.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Served as vendor representative for Jana Imports:

- Coordinated product information and distribution for 75 field representatives and major accounts.
- Promoted giftware products at trade shows throughout the region.
- Handled face-to-face contacts with new and established customers.

Oversaw the production of advertising and its placement in major trade publications.

ADVERTISING, MARKETING, DISTRIBUTION

Organized and styled merchandise for effective presentation in a 20-page giftware catalog.

Kept accurate, current computer records of inventory, international suppliers, brokers, shippers, etc.

Handled all aspects of order taking and processing, both at Bill's Dairy and Jana Imports.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1991-present

Sales Coordinator

JANA IMPORTS, Oakland

1986-90

Distribution Coordinator

DEJA VU PUBLISHING CO., San Rafael

1980-85

Co-Owner / Manager

BILL'S DAIRY PRODUCTS, Livermore

EDUCATION
Bay City College, San Francisco, Liberal arts studies 1977-80
Sample Combination Resume:
Nathaniel Networker
2001 Defrag Highway
Trenton, NJ 08610
609-XXX-XXXX
zippididuda@aol.com
Objective: Network Administration / Help Desk
Summary

Multiple Computer Networking Certifications including MOP, A+, and Network +

Currently enrolled in Computer Network Administration Program with a 4.0 GPA

Hard working, goal-oriented, energetic, dedicated to exceeding employer expectations

Education

Mercer County College, Trenton, New Jersey

Coursework leading to Associate in Applied Science in Network Administration (21 credits) GPA 4.0
Atlantic County Community College, Mays Landing, New Jersey
Computer Science coursework (54 credits) GPA 4.0
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Business and Marketing coursework (58 credits) President's List (A Average)
Computer Networking Certifications
MOP Certification, A+ Certification, January 1999, Network+ Certification, September 1999
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4 Certification, July 1999
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4 Certification, July 1999
Microsoft Networking Essentials Certification, August 1999
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4 in the Enterprise Certification, November 1999
TOP/IP for Microsoft Windows NT Certification, January 2000

Computer Courses

Personal Computer Applications (Office 97)

Novell NetWare 5 LAN Administration

Computer Concepts (Software and Hardware)

Novell 4.11 LAN Administration

Data Base Management Systems (in Access)

Microsoft Windows NT4 Workstation

Qbasic Programming

A+ Certification training

Intermediate Qbasic Programming

Microsoft Windows NT4 Server

Visual Basic Programming

Microcomputer Operating Systems (MS DOS)

NT4 Server in the Enterprise

TCP/IP for Windows NT

Exchange Server 5.5

Networking Essentials

Work History
Inside Sales Representative Goodwill Industries Inc., Bordentown, NJ 1987-Present
Tech Support: Troubleshot and successfully resolved in-house computer hardware/software problems for the past 9
years. Consistently achieved top ten in company sales yearly.