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The Definition
A resume is document stating your personal, professional and
educational qualifications, as well as your work experience. It is designed to give your
potential employer a positive first impression. Your resume is your advertisement of you.
The Purpose
A resume is used to show the
employer your abilities and what you can do for the business so you will be given an
interview. It will give the employer a picture of you, not only from the content of your
resume, but also from its style and appearance.
Different Resume Styles
Chronological - Lists work
experience beginning with your most recent job, displaying your work experience in reverse
order.
Functional - Qualifications
are arranged by skill areas, highlighting major areas of accomplishments, strengths, or
abilities gained on the job or elsewhere.
When Should Each Style be Used?
Chronological
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Have lots of previous work history
that is impressive
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You are staying in same field of work
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Work history shows growth and
development
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For traditional fields such as
education or government.
Functional
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Re-entering job market after an
absence
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Changing careers
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Career growth in the field has not
been good
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Variety of different unconnected
positions
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On this page you will find basic resume information, enough to
get you started, and give you an idea of what a resume is, and how it works. The following
pages will help you in developing your resume, you can also use the links at the bottom of
each page to quickly jump to that section or use the menu at the left.