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Types of resumes For more information and examples, go to www.careerinfonet.org and click on “Resumes + Interviews.” Functional This type groups your work experience and skills by skill area or job function. This type is good to use to minimize gaps in employment history, while showcasing the work experience that is most important to your career objective. A functional resume works best for first-time job seekers or those changing careers. Chronological The most common type of resume, it illustrates progress you have made toward your career objective through employment history. Your most recent work and educational experiences are listed first, followed by the next most recent experience. It is best to use this type of resume if you have demonstrated experience within your desired career field. Combination A combination of the chronological and functional resumes, this type presents the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained from work in reverse chronological order. This format is best if you have a varied employment history or wish to include volunteer or internship experience. Q uick Tips •Keep the resume to one or two pages, no more. •Always include a cover letter with your resume. Tell the employer what makes you better suited for the job than your competition and how your skills can help the company succeed. •Proofread and proofread again. Ask several people to proofread your resume and cover letter. Did you proofread? •Do not include personal information such as age, gender, marital status, race, height and weight. •Use a professional e-mail; [email protected] won’t cut it. Create a new account just for this purpose if you need to. •No fancy fonts. Use a sans serif font such as Times, Arial, or Helvetica in 10 or 12 points, and don’t use scripts or underlining. Use bold or italics if you need to highlight important items. •Use a good quality, heavy bond paper in white or off-white with matching 9 x 12 envelopes. Do not fold your resume and cover letter when mailing by snail mail. •Have a list of references ready, but make sure you have permission to use them. www.careerwatch.org | 5