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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.
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Choose a Type of Resumé

The type of resumé you use will depend on your work history and the kind of work you’re applying for.
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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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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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