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[RESUME OUTLINES]
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There are three commonly used types of resumes. A briefì
description and outline for each type follow:
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A. Chronological
Starts with your present or most recent position andì
works backward. The chronological resume is best usedì
in situations where your current job or employer is theì
strongest in your history.
Outline
I. Identifying Information
a. Name
b. Address
c. Appropriate phone number
II. Work Experience
a. Most recent job
b. Next most recent, etc.
III. Professional Societies or Affiliations
IV. Education
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B. Targeted
Focuses attention on specific abilities andì
accomplishments in order to tailor resume to the kindì
of job you want.
Outline
I. Identifying Information
a. Name
b. Address
c. Appropriate phone number
II. Abilities
a. List abilities, skills
III. Achievements
a. List major accomplishments during career
IV. Work History
V. Education
ìèC. Functional
De-emphasizes gaps or inconsistencies in past workì
history. Is especially helpful when changing careers,ì
entering or re-entering the job market.
Outline
I. Identifying Information
a. Name
b. Address
c. Appropriate phone number
II. Experience
a. Area of experience
1. Accomplishments
b. Area of experience
2. Accomplishments
c. Etc.
III. Professional Societies or Affiliations
IV. Education
V. Work History