Types of Resumes
| Types of Resumes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Skills-Based | Combined | Chronological |
| Little work experience needed Emphasis on skills and education聽and how those relate to the employment opportunity What has been achieved, rather聽than where it was achieved | One or two relevant work experiences Emphasizes related work聽experience as well as skills, accomplishments, and achievements gained in other areasIncludes courses, term projects,聽extracurricular activities and volunteer work | 3+ relevant work experiences Qualifications and professional聽achievements are highlighted Emphasizes employment history聽and accomplishments in increasingly expert positions Shows growth and development聽over time |
| What to Include | ||
|---|---|---|
| Skills-Based | Combined | Chronological |
| Contact Information Career Objective Education Skills Profile Work History Volunteer Experience Awards, Memberships Extracurricular Activities | Contact Information Objective Statement Education Demonstrated Skills聽 Projects Work History聽 Volunteer Experience聽 Awards, Memberships聽 Extracurricular Activities | Contact Information Career Summary聽 Highlights of Qualifications聽Education聽Work Experience Awards, Memberships Extracurricular Activities |