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Types of Résumés

There are several basic types of résumés used to apply for job openings. Depending on your personal

circumstances, you may choose a chronological, functional, combination, or a targeted résumé.

Chronological Résumé:

A chronological résumé starts by listing your work history with the most recent position listed first. Your

jobs are listed in reverse chronological order with your current, or most recent job, first.

This type of résumé works well for job seekers with a strong, solid work history.

Sample Chronological Résumé

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Functional Résumé:

A functional résumé focuses on your skills and experience. It is used most often by people who are

changing careers or who have gaps in their employment history. A functional résumé can also be

effective for students who have never worked; it focuses on transferable skills.

Sample Functional Résumé

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Combination Résumé:

A combination résumé lists your skills and experience first. Your employment history is listed next. With

this type of résumé you can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying

for, and also provide the chronological work history.

Sample Combination Résumé

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Targeted Résumé:

A targeted résumé is a résumé that is customized so that it specifically highlights the experience and

skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for. It definitely takes more work to write a

targeted résumé than to just click to apply with your existing résumé. However, it's well worth the effort,

especially when applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications and experience.

Sample Targeted Résumé

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