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Generally,
whatever information you emphasize on the left side of the page
determines the style of resume you are using. For example:
I.
Chronological: left side of the page focuses on
dates in reverse chronological order. Beside the dates are the
positions you've held that demonstrate progressive levels of
responsibility and your achievements in each position.
| FACTORS + |
FACTORS - |
| staying in the field |
work history is spotty |
| last employer important |
changing career goals |
| history shows growth |
too many employers |
| job titles impressive |
wish to de-emphasize age |
| traditional fields |
doing same thing too long |
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absent from market too long |
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looking for your first job |
II.
Functional: left side of the page focuses on the
positions you've held (dates are de-emphasized).
| FACTORS + |
FACTORS - |
| emphasize capabilities
not used in recent work |
emphasize management
growth pattern |
| changing careers |
for teachers,
poliiticians, ministers |
| entering job market |
limited functions in
your work |
| re-entering the job
market |
most recent employers
were highly prestigious |
| career growth weak |
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| had different jobs |
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| had freelance, temp,
or consulting background |
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III.
Combination: left side of the page lists two or three
skills, examples of how you've used them in the past, and what you
achieved as a result.
| FACTORS + |
FACTORS - |
| very clear job target |
one resume for several
applications |
| have several
directions to go; different resume for each |
not clear about
capabilities and accomplishments |
| want to emphasize
capabilities but no experience |
just starting career
and have little experience |
Other names of styles:
IV. Targeted:
Job objective is clearly noted at the top of the document, and matches
the name of the occupation used within the company that you're
targeting. Content throughout the document points back to the
objective and summary of qualifications.
| FACTORS + |
FACTORS - |
| little or no paid work |
enough experience to
warrant I or II |
| out of the job market |
not sure what to do |
| research an employer |
not sure about
contribution |
| know who's hiring |
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V. Creative:
You are very creative and none of the above styles suit your present
circumstances.
| FACTORS + |
FACTORS - |
| written, visual
creativity are prerequisites |
planning to go through
personnel |
| can display work in
printed form |
not sure of creative
ability |
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looking for management
position |
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Adapted from: THE
PERFECT RÉSUMÉ by Tom Jackson |
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