RESUME EXAMPLES

Selecting the best format for your resume and your job search

RESUME EXAMPLES

The resume examples below are used to demonstrate some of the different kinds of resume formats that are available. The Resume & Typing Centre tailors each resume that we create to highlight your unique skills, qualifications, and accomplishments.

Chronological resumeChronological resume

The traditional and most commonly used resume format is the chronological format. So named because the core component of the resume is a chronological review of your employment history. The advantage of this resume format is that it highlights your past work experiences and details performed in those previous jobs.

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Functional resumeFunctional resume

A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological work history. It is used most often by people who are changing careers or who have gaps in their employment history.

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Combination/Hybrid resumeCombination resume

A combination or hybrid resume lists your skills and experience first. Your employment history is listed next. With this type of resume you can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for, and also provide the chronological work history that employers prefer.

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