Resume FormatsApril 11, 2016 - Posted to Resume Tips
Anyone who has been out of the job market for a while will probably be surprised to learn that the resume format they used several years ago may not be what they need today. And those who are just beginning their careers will also need to understand that, according to employment forecasters, they will be crafting very unique resumes for different careers at least four times in their lifetimes. And as times change, so do resume formats. It’s important, then, to look at resume formats, especially in terms of which formats work best for which types of organizations and candidates. In general, there are traditional, moderately traditional, moderately progressive and progressive formats, and within those, there are also three types – chronological, functional, and combination.