Résumé Types
This résumé type lists work history in order from most recent to oldest.
What is a chronological résumé?
This section tells what job you are seeking and your goals
What is an objective?
These are important words employers look for when scanning résumés.
What are keywords?
This is the main purpose of an application letter.
What is to apply for a job?
This résumé type focuses on skills instead of work history
What is a functional résumé?
This section lists schools attended ans degrees earned
What is education?
These verbs describe actions like “managed” or “created.”
What are action verbs?
This paragraph should state the job you are applying for
What is the first paragraph?
This résumé type combines skills and work history
What is a combination résumé?
This section describes your past jobs and responsibilities
What is experience?
Scannable résumés are designed to be read by this type of system.
What is a computer system (or ATS)?
This greeting is considered unprofessional in most cases.
“To Whom It May Concern”?
This résumé is designed for computers to easily scan using keywords
What is a scannable résumé?
This section highlights abilities like teamwork or technical skills
What is skills?
Using these improves your chances of being noticed in a résumé scan.
What are keywords?
This part explains why you are a good fit for the job.
What is the body paragraph?
This résumé type is best for someone with little work experience who wants to highlight skills
What isba functional résumé?
This optional section can include clubs, sports, or volunteer work.
What are activities?
This is why keywords are important in modern job applications.
What is to pass computer screening systems?
This section thanks the employer and requests an interview.
What is the closing paragraph?