Resume Styles

An important resume cover letter tip to follow involves choosing a format that is appealing to the eye and easy to read.

Your resume is one of your most powerful marketing tools.

Some of the choices typically used are the Chronological, Functional, and Targeted Resume. Of all the Resume Styles, I prefer the Targeted Resume.

The targeted resume combines the best of each of the styles into a resume "targeted" towards meeting the needs of a particular job.

Your resume should capture the Employer's attention and help you secure the interview.Your resume is a personal marketing tool that if done right, will help you snag the interview.

An effective resume should:

1) Be tailored or targeted to the employer and the position you are seeking.

2) Be clean, clear, and concise in look and delivery.

3) Tell the employer your unique qualifications for the job you are seeking.

4) Make it easy for a busy employer to glance at and comprehend.

5) Compel the employer to call you for an interview.

Traditional Resume Styles

Chronological:
Lists your work history starting with the most current position and then working back chronologically. If you have gaps in your employment, or you are transitioning to another career, this style will not work well for you, as it will highlight the gaps in your work history and will not showcase your relevant, transferable skills.

Functional:
Lists your work experience under several highlighted areas; for instance, leadership, management, and computers skills. Most employers want the detail about where and when you used the skills you are listing. The functional resume can make it difficult for the employer to sort out exactly what your work history is. Under no circumstance do we want to make it harder for an employer to know what you have to offer them!