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There are three major types of resumes: reverse chronological, functional, and combination. The reverse chronological resume is the most common. With this type of resume, you list your work experience starting with your most recent job then continue back in time ten or twelve years. Most potential employers prefer this type of resume as they can easily see your most recent employers.
A functional resume highlights particular skills and training. When applying for skilled positions (plumber, mechanic, electrician, etc.), a functional resume is your best choice. Also, if you have a great deal of education and training in your profession, a … Continue Reading

It can be very helpful to examine a number of different examples of resumes before creating your own. There are three main types of resumes.

1. Reverse chronological resume
This style of resume lists your work experience in reverse chronological order with your most recent job listed first. Typically, you should list jobs going back 10 or 15 years unless you’ve had a large number of different jobs during that time (then pick and choose the most important). This type of resume pushes experience to the forefront and your work history becomes the main body of the resume. Reverse chronological is the … Continue Reading