4 Types of

Resumes
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 4 types of resumes

• Chronological
• Functional
• Combination
• Targeted
 1. Chronological
• Most commonly used format
• Arranges work experience from most recent to
earliest
• Usually preferred by employers

• Who should use it?

 1. Chronological

• For those with good work history and has

progressed in titles
• For those who can showcase growth in a
single profession
 2. Functional

• Concentrates on skills that relate to the

position for which you are applying
• Not as well-received as chronological

• Who should use it?

 2. Functional

• Works well for those with limited education,

significant employment gaps, lack of work
experience or experience in a different
field. This format can be used both by
recent grads and career changers.
 3. Combination

• Combination of both chronological and

functional
• Keep the skills section around 3-5 bullets

• Who should use it?

 3. Combination

• Show hiring managers the type of employee

you are
• Mid-career changers and fresh graduates
 4. Targeted

• Customized in detail to the prospective job

• Everything mirrors the job requirements
• Most time-consuming
• Most creative type
 4. Targeted

• According to the job positions below, how would

you expect the resume to be like?
1. IT specialist, graphic artist
2. News broadcaster, VJ
3. Radio DJ
4. Artist- mime, dubbing artist, singer, sound
effects/cartoon specialist