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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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