Summary: Resume is the first interview with employers, so it should be perfect. We are going to share something about how to write a resume, resume samples and writing tips.
Before we start, we are going to talk about the basics on the resume.
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Resumes can be divided into some basic types: chronological, functional, combination and targeted. Each is written for different purposes.
Chronological Resume:
What is it?
As its name, chronological resume is written in the order of your job history. Jobs are listed with your current or latest job first.
It is beneficial for:
It is the type of resume that employers prefer to read most because it clearly and orderly displays the position you held and its duration. Therefore, if you have strong working background, it will work well for you.
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Functional Resume:
What is it?
A functional resume highlights the skills of an applicant rather than a chronological list of work history.
It is beneficial for:
It is a very effective type of resume. It can help you most in reaching for a new goal, so we highly recommend this type for you.
For job hunters who change jobs often or have employment gaps, it is a better choice to write a functional resume.
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Combination Resume:
What is it?
A combination resume lists your skills and experience first and your working history next, to focus on the skill you have that are related to the job vacancy.
It is beneficial for:
This type of resume maximizes the advantages of both the first two types of resumes. It is quite functional and well targeted, working well for anyone.
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Targeted Resume:
What is it?
A targeted resume is a customized resume that focuses the experience and skills that are relevant for the position you are applying for.
It is beneficial for:
This type of resume is quite time costly. It takes more time to write than to just attach your existing resume. However, the effort will be well worth when you are applying for the position that matches your qualifications perfectly.
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