Resumé Types

Each of the three resumé types—chronological, functional and combination— presents your skills and experience in a specific way. The type of resumé that will market you most effectively depends on your experience, the position you’re applying for and the industry you work in:

• The chronological resumé  focuses on your employment background, education and training.
• The functional resumé highlights your skills and accomplishments instead of your employment background.
• The combination resumé  combines elements of the chronological and functional types.

Each of the three resumé types has advantages and disadvantages. View this chart for comparisons.

If you can’t decide what resumé type is best for you:

• talk to a career advisor
• ask the employer: contact the human resources department or the hiring manager for the position you’re interested in.