The Chronological Resume...

The chronological resume is the most common. It's a chronological listing of your jobs and experience with most recent mentioned first. It's best for:

1. People who have practical work experience without long periods of employment and minimal job changes.
2. People who have demonstrated growth in a single profession.

It's contents include:

1. Contact Information
2. Objective
3. Work experience
4. Education

The Functional Resume...

The functional resume focuses on your skills and accomplishments. It highlights what they are, not when you developed them. It's best for:

1. People with lots of job experience and many jobs.
2. People just entering the work force with no track record.
3. People who are returning to work after a long absence.
4. People who are changing careers who want to highlight their skills and credentials.
5. People who are closer to retiring from than they are entering into the workplace.
6. People whose career growth has not been good.
7. Military personnel who are seeking civilian jobs.

It's contents include:

1. Contact Information
2. Objective
3. Skills
4. Work Experience
5. Education

The Combination Resume...

The combination resume a combination of the previous.

It's best for:

1. People who are advancing in the prospective careers who have established track records they want to keep.

It's contents include:

1. Contact Information
2. Objective
3. Work Experience
4. Skills
5. Education
6. Honor and Awards