LESSON 2: TYPES OF

RESUMES AND SOME

TIPS ON WRITING A
RESUME
 Learn About it!

 The following are the different types of Resume.

1. Chronological resume

This Resume presents a job applicant’s professional experience in reverse
chronological order; that is, it begins with the individual’s current job that he or she
has held. Hiring officers prefer this type of because it is straight forward. At the
glance, they can see the job applicant’s growth and development in his or her own
field. Because of it’s simple format, this resume is said to be the easiest type of
resume for any job application to prepare. It can show his or her steady and
progressing career, through it can also reveal any gap in his or her employment
history.
 Template of a chronological resume:

Job applicant’s name

Contact information (Mobile number, landline, e-mail)

Employment History
• Name of company (current/most resent)
º Period of service (e.g., “2015 to present”)
º Position held (with a short description of main duties and responsibilities)
• Name of company

º Period of Service
º Position held

Special Abilities
• (e.g., customer service, multimedia, Web design)

Education
• Name of school, course, year completed
 2. Functional Resume

This type of résumé presents the job applicant's professional experience by

focusing on his or her skills. These skills are highlighted and presented first,
followed by the job positions that the applicant currently holds and has held before.
Then, each position is described briefly, ment This type of résumé presents the job
applicant's professional experience by focusing on his or her skills. These skills are
highlighted and presented first, followed by the job positions that the applicant
currently holds and has held before. Then, each position is described briefly,
mentioning the company, the duration of the employment, and the main duties and
responsibilities. In this type of résumé, the applicant can highlight his or her skills
and experience that match the job position.ioning the company, the duration of the
employment, and the main duties and responsibilities. In this type of résumé, the
applicant can highlight his or her skills and experience that match the job position.
This type contains the following features:

Objective - This states the job position, the job applicant's main skills, and how those skills can help the
company

To obtain a part-time teaching position in which my skills in teaching and developing curriculum and
instructional materials can contribute to the fulfillment of the school's vision and mission.

Summary of qualifications - This section highlights the job applicant's special skills, experience, and
knowledge that match the job.

• I have extensive experience in writing feature articles, especially on health and sports, for a local
newspaper and an international online magazine..
• I also have considerable experience in desktop publishing.
• I am highly proficient in using Adobe applications, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
 Below is a template of a functional résumé:

Job applicant's name

Address
Contact information (mobile number, landline, e-mail address)

Objective

• To obtain....

Summary of Qualifications

• Have extensive experience in...

• Knowledgeable in....

Employment History

• Name of position (current/most recent)

 Name of the company, address
 Duration of Employment
 A short description of main duties and responsibilities Education
• Name of school, course, year completed References •
 Names of persons and their contact information
Education

• Name of school, course, year completed

References

• Names of persons and their contact information

 3. Combination résumé

This type of résumé combines the most useful features of the

chronological and functional résumés. It includes the
following:
Summary of qualifications - A feature from the functional résumé, this
section highlights the job applicant's special skills, experience, and knowledge that
match the job.
Special skills - The same as the special abilities section of a chronological
résumé, this section is a list of skill areas that the applicant excels in and that are
relevant to the job.
Career highlights - This section is a list of significant functions of the
applicant in his or her current and previous jobs that are relevant to the job he or she
is applying for.
 Below is a template of a combination résumé:
Job applicant's name
Address
Contact information (mobile number, landline, e-mail address)

Summary of Qualifications

• Have extensive experience in… Knowledgeable in…

Special Skills

• Have extensive experience in...

• Knowledgeable in....

Employment History

• Name of position (current/most recent)

 Name of the company, address
 Duration of Employment
 A short description of main duties and responsibilities Education
• Name of school, course, year completed References •
 Names of persons and their contact information

Education

• Name of school, course, year completed

References

• Names of persons and their contact information

Tips on Writing a Résumé

Below are some tips on writing a Résumé

• Use the type of Résumé appropriate to you. You can use the chronological
Résumé to highlight your growth and development in your field. If you work
experience is limited, you may use the functional résumé to highlight your skills
instead. If you work experience highlights your skills, you may use the
combination résumé.

• Limit your Résumé to one to two pages. The person in charge of pursuing
Résumés will not be likely to read beyond two pages of your Résumé, particularly
if he or she is unimpressed by the contents of the first two pages.
• Explore and examine your experiences. You can include even minor work
that you do to highlight your work ethics, such as time management and rapport
with people. However, make sure to identify experiences that fit the description
and requirements of the job.
• Be very selective of the achievement that you include. Make sure they are
relevant to the job you are applying for.

• Choose professional as your references. If you need time to sort and talk to
your references, you can put “Available upon request” under the references
section. However, this is highly discouraged. Make sure to sort out your
references before sending your resume.
• Make sure the information in your resume is factual and accurate.
• Use a font style and font size that make the text readable and keep the
layout simple. Clean and clear fonts such as Arial, Open Sans, Verdana, and the
like are preferred. Ensure that the font size is easily readable, but not too big: Stay
within 11 to 12 points. Avoid symbols that can distract the reader.
• Use powerful and active verbs in relating your work experience as well as
the right tense. For a current job, use the presentation tense. For a previous job,
use the past tense.
• Use formal e-mails that include your full name or initials. (e.g.,
kevincruz@gmail.com or kcruz@gmail.com). Informal or whimsical e-mail
address will seem unprofessional
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