A Resume is also popularly referred to as a curriculum vitae(CV).
Your Resume is usually your first attempt to "blow" the mind of an interview in 5minutes or less, this therefore means that it has to "hit the mark" as precisely as possible, in the mind of the interviewer.
The first step in building an impressive Resume is to know what type of Resume applies perfectly to the Job opening that you seek and tailor your Resume accordingly.
There are several basic types of resumes you can use to apply for job openings, each resume type is used for different purposes. Therefore, when deciding which type of resume to use, you have to think about your current professional circumstance and the job you are applying for.
1. A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
A chronological resume starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listed first.
Employers typically prefer this type of resume because it's easy to see what jobs you have held and when you have worked at them. This is the most common resume type.
This type of resume works well for job seekers with a strong, solid work history. If you are starting your career, or if you are changing career fields, you might consider a different resume type.
2. A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological work history.
Instead of having a “work history” section at the top of your resume, you might have a “professional experience” or “accomplishments” section that lists various skills you have developed over the years.
A functional resume also sometimes includes a resume summary or headline at the top, which details a person’s skills and achievements.
A functional resume might not include one’s employment history at all or might have a concise list of work history at the bottom of the resume.
Functional resumes are used most often by people who are changing careers or who have gaps in their employment history. It is also useful for people who are new to the workforce, have limited work experience, or who have a gap in their employment.
A functional Resume highlights skills rather than work history.
3. COMBINATION RESUME
A combination resume is a mix between a chronological resume and a functional resume.
At the top of the resume is a list of one’s skills and qualifications. Below this is one’s chronological work history. However, the work history is not the focus of the resume and typically does not take up much space on the resume.
With this type of resume, you can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for, as well as provide your chronological work history. After all, most employers want to see your chronological work history, even if that history is not very extensive.
This kind of resume helps you highlight what makes you the best fit for the job, while still giving the employer all the information he or she wants.
4. INFOGRAPHIC RESUME
Infographic resumes include graphic design elements in addition to or instead of text.
A traditional resume uses text to list a candidate's work experience, education, and skills, while an infographic resume uses layout, color, design, formatting, icons, and font styling to organize content.
5. RESUME WITH PROFILE
A resume with a profile section includes a concise summary of an applicant’s skills, experiences, and goals as they relate to a specific job.
This summary (usually not more than a couple of sentences long) helps the candidate “sell” his or herself to the company to which he or she is applying.
Adding a profile is helpful for almost any applicant. If you have extensive experience, a profile can concisely explain that experience to the hiring manager right away. If you have limited work experience, a profile can help you highlight the skills that you do have.
6. TARGETED RESUME
A targeted resume is a resume that is customized to specifically highlight the experience and skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
It takes more work to write a targeted resume than to click to apply with your existing resume. However, it's well worth the effort, especially when applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications and experience.
7. NONTRADITIONAL RESUME
A nontraditional resume is a unique version of your resume that may include photos, graphics, images, graphs and other visuals.
It might be an online resume, or a physical resume with infographics, as mentioned above. It could also be a video or a resume on a social networking website.
Nontraditional resumes are ideal for people in creative fields, who want to demonstrate their ability to create visually engaging designs or to create web pages. It can be a good way for a job candidate to stand out from the crowd in professions like design, web design, journalism, and more.
8. MIMI RESUME
A mini resume contains a brief summary of your career highlights and qualifications. It only contains the information that relates to the position you are applying for or the industry you would like to work in.
In most cases, your traditional resume will be appropriate.
A mini resume, however, can be useful at job fairs or career networking events when you're meeting with many people and want to leave them with something more than just a business card.
You can also use a mini resume when you're networking and would like your contact to pass on your information to a hiring manager or recruiter.
Knowing what type of Resume is only the first giant step in walking the whole distance of building a PROFESSIONAL RÈSUMÈ or Curriculum Vitae(CV)!
Now that you know what TYPES OF RÈSUMÈ'S there are, I'll like you to guard this information closely in your memory as we continue the RÈSUMÈ series tomorrow with EASY STEPS TO BUILDING YOUR RESUME OR CV.
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