[Jobs] Types of Resumes

[Mary Ann Rojek]

Dave, I agree with your description.  I have several versions of both 
chronological and functional resumes.  The functional versions highlight my
skills and then list places and dates of employment with the most recent
being listed first.  I then include my education and certificates received.

In the chronological resumes, I list job-most recent to first and mention
duties, responsibilities and skills pertinent to each position.  These are
followed by education with the highest degree achieved first. Finally, 
certificates, group affiliation/memberships, volunteer work and/or
involvement in activities that demonstrate a particular skill or ability may
also be included.  I also modify or adjust my resume to emphasize skills or
attributes that would be an asset to the position for which I am applying.

Mary An
n Rojek
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 3:36 PM
Subject: [Jobs] Types of Resumes


> Somebody asked about the difference between chronological and functional
> resumes.
>
> A chronological one lists your jobs, generally most recent to first, in
> the order you worked, with details.  If you have gaps this makes it
> obvious.  So, some people with gaps use functional or skills-based resumes
> to show what they did.  Can also be good if you don't have a lot of work
> experience.  You would show a skill or ability you have, and bolster it
> with job and other experience/education information, ultimately listing
> all your skills.
>
> At least I think so.
>
> Dave
>
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