What’s Your Style?
Chronological vs. Functional
by Jennifer Sedna
NelsonJobs Contributing Writer
There are two styles to consider when designing a resume:
Chronological & Functional
Chronological Resume: Organize your work history by date. This approach is
best to use when emphasizing experiences that directly apply to a specific position.
The majority of employers prefer the chronological resume.
Functional Resume: This works best if you have little or no past experience
in an industry or you are changing careers. It presents your abilities in categories
that showcase the particular skills the job requires. It will emphasize two to four
applicable categories of skills/strengths such as Leadership and Teamwork and Planning
and Analysis. Incorporate your categories into your objective or summary at the
top of the resume.
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