TYPES OF RESUME

TYPES OF RESUME

It is an acronym that follows the spelling of „resume‟.

 Result-centric document containing relevant and critical information to prove that the applicant has suitable credentials for the job
 An enlightening tool to readers that portrays the essence of the applicant – who, what, when, where, why and how (5W‟s and IH) of the individual.
 Shares information about the person and simultaneously, selling his value and worth to the recruiting firm
 The uniqueness of one's‟ personality, the inimitable „you‟ captured in print
 Meaningful marketing tool available to secure a call for an interview
 Evoke a positive response from a prospective employer

There are broadly three types of the resume:

 Functional resume
 Chronological resume
 Combination resume

These have been described as below:
(1) Functional resume
The focus of a functional resume is on work experience and highlights skills that have been acquired through education and experience. It draws the attention of the reader to skill sets that are specific to the requirements of the new job.

(2) Chronological resume
A chronological resume enumerates working experience in the reverse order starting with the most recent job first and then going back to the previous job(s). This approach builds credibility with the reader through work experience and highlights the growth of the applicant over time. The reader can then easily judge the suitability of the candidate for the new job.
This format is popular in the USA and is picking up in India too.

(3) Combination resume
As the name implies, it balances the above two approaches and adopts the middle path. Here, the functional list of skills is stated first in a forward manner followed by a chronological listing of work experience with different employers in the reverse order.
In India, much of the time, combination resume has become more popular.