Chronological Resume

Presents work experience in the order of employment dates beginning with your most recent position. Following each job title and company name is a statement of the scope of job responsibilities. The chronological type is noted for:

• Clean, easy to read, most preferred format of employers.
• Highlights a good track record and progressive achievements.
• Emphasizes a consistent and well developed career path.
• Presents an unbroken and uniform work history.

Functional Resume

Emphasizes job abilities/objectives/experience in action verb sentences without regard to times and dates. The functional type is noted for:

• People re-entering the work force, first time job seekers, and changing careers.
• Hiding gaps in work history, terminations, demotions, many jobs.
• Transferable skills can be emphasized regardless of work history.
• Not repetitive, however employers do not prefer this format.

Performance Resume

Combines the chronological and functional types; indicates a clear progression of work history, summary of responsibilities, accomplishments, and achievements. The performance type is noted for:

• Its unique appearance; de-emphasizes problem areas in work history.
• Highlights accomplishments and emphasizes job performance.
• Doesn't appear to sell strengths over gaps and weaknesses.
• Presents an opening statement, accomplishments, and then chronological history.
• Employers are accepting of this resume type.

Computer Scannable Resume

This is the latest technology available in resume writing. More and more medium to large companies are processing resumes by scanning them through their computer systems. Not only does the "computer scannable resume" have to be easy for the computer to read, but it has to look great for the human who sees it later. The computer scannable resume is noted for:

• Its plain appearance i.e., no bold typefaces, italics, and/or underlining.
• Closely matching you with specific jobs needed by employers.
• Saving employers time and money by quickly finding matches.
• Identifying and cataloging your special skills and abilities.

If you're considering sending a computer scannable resume, call the potential employer to find out if they do scan resumes. Since these resumes are written a little differently than "regular" resumes, you'll save yourself some time and embarrassment by sending the correctly styled resume.

Now that you have read about Resume Types, Styles, Targeting, may we suggest that you take the next step and check out Types and Uses of Resumes. It is important to us that we are able to help people as they recover and prosper after job loss, so please contact us with suggestions, corrections, and even your personal experiences. If you found this article or video to be helpful, we'd love for you to share it with a friend. Also, be sure to check out all of the amazing resources for your career transition in the  ILostMyJob.com Book Store!

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