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'''Chronological'''
'''Chronological'''


A chronological resume lists a person's work experience, starting with the most recent.
This type of resume is ideal for a person with an extensive job history. Guffey says that chronological resumes:


*Provides quick scannability to recruiters.
*Provides quick scannability to recruiters
*Highlights the professional experience section
*Quickly reveal candidates education and experience
*Suitable for students with extensive job experience.
*Suitable for students with extensive job experience




'''Functional'''
'''Functional'''


A functional resume highlights a person's skills.
A functional resume is good for a candidate who has little employment experience. A functional resume:


*Lists student's academic accomplisments.
*Showcases skills, rather than past employment.
*Highlights the professional experience section
*Groups skills and accomplishments
*Suitable for students with little work experience.
*Takes away the negative connotation of a spotty or weak employment history




Combination
'''Combination'''


A combination of the aspects of functional and chronolgical resumes, this type of resume is good for a recent graduate who has a bit of job experience. A combination resume:
A combination of the aspects of functional and chronolgical resumes, this type of resume is good for a recent graduate who has a bit of job experience. A combination resume:


    Emphasizes abilities and job history
#Emphasizes abilities and job history
    Is a good choice for recent graduate
#Is a good choice for recent graduate
    Exemplifies skill sets targeted to job description of choice  
#Exemplifies skill sets targeted to job description of choice  




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