Most Importance & Types of Resumes

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Most Importance & Types of Resumes

Resume importance:

     The resume outlines your skills and experiences so an employer can see, how you can contribute to the employer's workplace.  Resume is the first meeting between you and employer so the resume must be clear, simple and interesting. The purpose of the resume is to get the interview. After reading it, employers should want to get to know you better.

     Your resume has been successful in gaining an interview. Therefore you have demonstrated your skills, knowledge and experience are of value to the organization. The most effective resumes are clearly focused on a specific job title and address the employer's stated requirements for the position.

Types of resumes:

   Some of the types of resumes are

·   Chronological resume
·   Functional resume
·   Combinational resume

* Chronological resume:

Best suited for entry-level job seekers or those who have stayed in the same field.
Functional resume: Career changers and those job seekers with varied work experiences and accomplishments may want to utilize a functional resume style.

*  Combinational resume:

This form combines features from the chronological and functional formats. It is similar to a functional resume in format, but lists specific employment dates and positions as well. How do you decide whether to use a Chronological resume or a Functional one? The Chronological format is widely preferred by employers, and works well if you're staying in the same field.

*  Only use a Functional format if you're changing fields, and you're sure a skills-oriented format would show off your transferable skills to better advantage; and be sure to include a clear chronological work history!