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Resume Format Decision Your first decision will be to choose an appropriate resume format. There are three formats for resumes: chronological, functional, and combination. Reverse Chronological Resume Format: This is the traditional resume style. It lists your professional experience in reverse chronological order (i.e. starting with your most recent position). Most resumes are written in this format, and this is also the format most employers are accustomed to seeing. This style is especially effective in the following cases: You have professional experience in the field you are applying for. You can demonstrate measurable results from their work activities (i.e., "…increased territory sales by 40%") You've had impressive job titles, and/or have worked for highly respected employers. Functional Resume Format: This style summarizes your experience while minimizing your employment history. Employers are usually like chronological resumes best, so you should have a good reason for selecting a different format. The functional format is often used in the following cases: Career changers since it highlights transferable work skills Recent grads who don't have a lot of experience in their field, but do have relevant coursework or training Those who fear age discrimination since it minimizes dates Employees with gaps in their work history since it minimizes dates Those who wish to emphasize skills that haven't been used in recent work experiences Combination Resume Format: Combination resumes try to use the best parts of the chronological and functional styles. Often they include accomplishments under each position rather than simply outlining duties and responsibilities. Consider this style when: Position you’ve had involved a different job descriptions and you wish to highlight transferable skills You had internships or volunteer positions that directly relate to your field of interest Now select which of the above best applies to you: Basic Chronological Resume Format Name Permanent Address (& Current Address if not the same), Phone ( ) OBJECTIVE: Objectives are optional, but do serve to identify your area of interest. EDUCATION: College/University Degree awarded, year (or else date that the degree is expected) Major(s): G.P.A.: If exceptional (overall and/or major) HONORS AND AWARDS: Academic Achievements Scholarships Dean's List Honors Outstanding Accomplishments (in field) Honor Societies etc WORK EXPERIENCE: Your Title Name of Company; Dates of Employment • List positions in reverse chronological order • Be concise • Use action verbs to describe duties/abilities • Highlight special skills • Indicate scope of responsibilities • Quantify your achievements/accomplishments SPECIAL SKILLS: Computer knowledge, foreign languages, etc ACTICIVITES/ACHEIVMENTS: Campus/Community Organizations Activities (academic, social) (Especially mention activities which highlight leadership qualities. State position if you are an officer or leader). (Only list items that are relevant to the position you are applying to – list only those where you developed transferable skills) REFERENCES: Available Upon Request (Do not list names on your resume. Be sure to check with these people if it is ok to use them as references before you give their names, addresses and telephone numbers to the employer). Functional Resume Format Name Permanent Address (& Current Address if not the same), Phone ( ) OBJECTIVE Objectives are optional, but do serve to identify your area of interest. EDUCATION Degree awarded, College/University attended Year (or else date that the degree is expected) Major(s): G.P.A.: If exceptional (overall and/or major) QUALIFICATIONS i.e. Financial Analysis: Start each bullet with an action verb describing what you did then follow with a quantified result or outcome. Show how you made a difference! List three to five of your strongest demonstrated skills that are essential to the type of job you have in your objective statement. For each skill, summarize your accomplishments and experiences (be specific in describing how you have demonstrated your skills.) You need not mention specific jobs here - you do so in the “Employment History” section. ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Campus/Community Organizations Activities (academic, social) (Especially mention activities which highlight leadership qualities. State position if you are an officer or leader). (Only list items that are relevant to the position you are applying to – list only those where you developed transferable skills) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Company, City, Date of Employment Company, City, Date of Employment Company, City, Date of Employment REFERENCES Available upon request. Combination Resume Format NAME Permanent Address (& Current Address if not the same), Phone ( ) OBJECTIVE Objectives are optional, but do serve to identify your area of interest. SKILLS In a list, three to five top skills you have that relate to your stated job objective. EDUCATION Degree awarded, College/University attended Year (or else date that the degree is expected) Major(s): G.P.A.: If exceptional (overall and/or major) COURSE HIGHLIGHTS (optional category) EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Job Title Company, City Description of your duties; include the variety of your assignments, amount of responsibility, and key accomplishments. COMPUTER SKILLS List all software programs about which you are knowledgeable. REFERENCES Available upon request.