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Resume Types

Chronological
This resume lists work experience in reverse chronological order. Most college students and recent graduates use this format.

USE THIS FORMAT WHEN:

	You have a solid and consistent record of progress
	Your strongest work experience is reflected in your most recent job

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Functional
This resume is organized around specific skills, experiences and accomplishments, and not on positions you have held. This format is recommended for the experienced level career changer and is rarely used by college students or recent grads.

USE THIS FORMAT WHEN:

	You are re-entering the workforce after a lengthy absence or little of your work history pertains to the job you want
	You want to highlight the background that is of interest to the employer

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Scannable
This version of your resume can be optically scanned and placed into a computer data base to assist employers in reviewing resumes.

TIPS TO MAKE A RESUME SCANNABLE:

	Use plain white resume paper
	Do not underline or italicize
	Use filled in bullets or asterisks; do not use any graphics
	Use Times New Roman sizes 11-16 point; avoid 10 point

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Electronic
This version of your resume is carried within the text of an e-mail message.

TIPS TO MAKE AN ELECTRONIC RESUME:

	Do not use tabs
	Left justify your resume
	Do not go over 65 characters per line
	Save resume in a plain text format

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