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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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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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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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Build 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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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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