EEJS ASSIGNMENTS

Resume

a. Assignment: Draft your own resume, highlighting

educational details, work experiences, skills, and other
relevant sections.
b. Assignment: Write a short note on types of resumes and
highlight the differences between all the types.
Ans:

Chronological Resume:
Format: Lists work experience in reverse chronological order,
starting with the most recent job.
Purpose: Highlights a candidate's consistent career progression
and demonstrates stability.
Best For: Those with a strong, linear work history and a clear
career path.

Functional Resume:
Format: Focuses on skills, qualifications, and accomplishments,
with less emphasis on work history.
Purpose: Shifts attention away from gaps in employment or
frequent job changes and highlights specific skills and
abilities.
Best For: Career changers, candidates with employment gaps,
or those with diverse skills and experiences.
Combination or Hybrid Resume:
Format: Combines elements of both chronological and
functional resumes. It
includes a skills section upfront and a chronological work
history.
Purpose: Allows candidates to showcase their skills while also
highlighting their work history.
Best For: Those who want to emphasize both their skills and
work experience, especially if they have relevant
accomplishments.
Targeted Resume:
Format: Customized for a specific job or company, focusing on
qualifications most relevant to the position.
Purpose: Tailored to match the requirements of a particular job
opening, increasing the chances of being selected for an
interview.
Best For: Anyone applying for a specific job and willing to put in
extra effort to align their resume with the job description.

CV (Curriculum Vitae):
Format: Longer and more detailed than a resume, including a
comprehensive
list of education, research, publications, and academic
accomplishments.
Purpose: Typically used in academic, research, or medical fields
to provide an extensive overview of a candidate's
qualifications.
Best For: Professors, researchers, doctors, and individuals in
academia or highly specialized fields.

Infographic or Visual Resume:

Format: Uses graphics, charts, and visual elements to present
information in a creative and visually appealing way.
Purpose: Grabs attention and showcases creativity, suitable for
industries
where visual design skills are valued.
Best For: Creative professionals, designers, and those in
multimedia-related fields.

Digital or Online Resume:

Format: Hosted online, often in the form of a personal website
or LinkedIn profile, with links to relevant work samples.
Purpose: Allows candidates to showcase their work, portfolios,
and multimedia content easily.
Best For: Tech-savvy professionals, creatives, and those in
digital marketing or web development.