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#Types of Resumés

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The Functional Resumé: Focus on What You Can Do

A functional resumé helps when you don’t want to focus on your employment history. It can be especially useful for high school students, or anyone looking for work for the first time.
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Chronological Resumé Outline

A chronological resumé lists your work, education and training history in chronological order from most recent to oldest. Here is an outline.
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Combination Resumé Outline

A combination resumé organizes your accomplishments in skill categories to show an employer what you would bring to the job. Then it briefly outlines your work history.
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Functional Resumé Outline

A functional resumé highlights what you did, rather than where and when. It focuses on specific skills that relate directly to the work you’re seeking. Here is an outline.
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Gather Information for Your Master Resumé

Build your master resumé with this online template that guides you through everything you need to capture your work history.
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Which Resumé Type Fits You Best?

A good resumé calls attention to the skills and achievements that best fit the job you’re applying for. A well-written resumé can get you an interview.
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How to Create Your Master Resumé

A master resumé is a document that gathers all your skills, accomplishments, experience and training in one place making your future work search activities faster and easier.
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Skills for Success: Writing (1:02)

Writing helps you communicate ideas and information to other people. In today’s world, your writing skills must be adaptable for many different situations—including digital platforms. Knowing what to write and how much to write is important. It’s also important to know what writing style is suitable for your purpose and your intended reader.

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