When applying for a new job a key fundamental in helping you to gain an advantage over the other applicants is to use resume styles in the correct way. There are several resume styles available to you. The two most common styles used are Chronological and Functional, both of which we will take a look at in this article.
If using the chronological style list under each position you have held a short description of your duties, starting with the most recent work experience. This style of has a number of advantages being easy to read and showing your career development. Attention isn't drawn to your other skills and your main achievements are not demonstrated which are its main weaknesses.
If your career is continually progressing this style will be appropriate. The best type of Resume could well be a Chronological one if you are staying within the same field of employment.
On the other hand, a Functional Skills Resume starts with your skills and main accomplishments and ends with your job history. This style allows you to highlight your major achievements. Following your work experience is difficult for a prospective employer, which is the main disadvantage of the style.
If you haven't progressed when changing positions or you are looking for a career in an area where you have little or no experience, using a Functional Resume style would be to your advantage. If your employment history has lots of gaps in it or if you are continually changing jobs then this style would be worth considering.
Three more Resume styles are Targeted, Imaginative and Combination. Totally focused on one specific target or position, only relevant supporting material is presented in the Targeted style of resume. For each position you are applying for you should prepare a different one.
An Imaginative Resume style is similar to a mini-portfolio and would be used when applying for a position in areas like graphic design. Some of your design skills will be showcased in the resume and should create a great first impression.
Together, the Functional and Chronological Styles give the Combination Resume Style. You would have a lot more flexibility by using different elements from each style. Carefully consider the differences in styles in the light of the position you are applying for as it is a reflection of the way you present your skills and experience. You shouldn't feel limited by the style, instead you should change the style if necessary.
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