The three most common resume formats are preferred and recommended by most recruiters. These are chronological, functional, and combination resume formats.
FORMAT OF CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
This is the most basic and common format. This resume format provides an overview of everything you ought to know in a concise manner. Work experience takes precedence over skills and education in this format. This format is preferred by the recruiter because it has a simple and clean layout that enables him or her to quickly identify your experience and skills.
What Should A Chronological Resume Contain?
• Information on Contacting Us
• Job Description
• Resume Summary
• Practical Experience
• Skills
• Education
• Sections Excluded
Because work experience is the most important aspect of the chronological resume format, we'll go over it here:
• Put your most recent or current job first, then second last, third last, and so on.
• Include your position, company name, and work period dates in each job entry (e.g., Jan 2018 - Mar 2020 or Mar 2020 - Present, for current job).
• In 4-5 bullet points, define your job duties and achievements (only the most important ones) under each job entry.
• Action verbs are also acceptable. Write "analyzed" rather than "responsible for analyzing," for example.
• Quantify (in numbers or percentages) your accomplishments whenever possible because quantity draws attention.
Advantages
It gives a brief overview of your work history.
The progression of a career can be easily determined.
It will also undoubtedly pass the resume test for application tracking software.
It is preferable to create a detailed CV.
Disadvantages
It is not appropriate for new candidates or those seeking a career change.
Candidates with no established career path are not preferred.
An employment gap is clearly visible in this format.
A FUNCTIONAL RESUME'S FORMAT (SKILL-BASED)
Candidates can put their best foot forward in this format. The functional resume format places an emphasis on skills over work experience. This format is the polar opposite of the chronological format. Following a brief description of the work experience, the job-related skills and qualifications are listed first.
What Are the Different Parts of a Functional Resume Format?
• Information on Contacting Us
• Resume Summary
• Job Description
• Skills
• Additional Capabilities
• Work-Experience
The Skill Section Is The Most Important Part Of This Resume Format. Let's Know How To write:
• To begin, list the main skills you have perfected, such as technical skills - in this section, list the skills that are relevant to the job position. For example, you could include Web Analytics, Competitor Analysis, Social Media Optimization, Paid Campaigning, Writing, and so on for a job in digital marketing.
• You should not only mention your skills, but also define what you have done with those skills (in paragraph or bullets).
• Provide an url to your impressive portfolio (if available)
• Education
Advantages
It focuses on your achievements rather than your work experience.
This is the best resume format for job changers and recent graduates.
The most effective way to highlight your skills and qualifications.
Disadvantages
It is not recommended by recruiters because it is the inverse of chronological format.
Some employers may suspect you used this format to hide flaws in your work history.
This format is not appropriate for the ATS.
HYBRID/COMBINATION RESUME FORMAT
As the name implies, it is a hybrid of the two previously mentioned formats, namely chronological resume format and functional resume format. This format emphasizes both skills and experience equally. It could be described as a hybrid of the characteristics of both formats. This format is less complicated than the Functional format and highlights the candidate's strengths.
What Should a Combination/Hybrid Resume Contain?
• Information on Contacting Us
• Summary Section: You can express your strengths, accomplishments, and achievements in this section to help paint a favorable image of yourself. This section is extremely important in this format. Make certain that you communicate your positives and strengths as effectively as possible.
• Skills - Include skills relevant to the job opening as well as other skills to make an impression.
• Professional Experience
• Education
Advantages
It focuses on your achievements rather than your work experience.
This is the best resume format for job changers and recent graduates.
The most effective way to highlight your skills and qualifications.
Disadvantages
It is not recommended by recruiters because it is the inverse of chronological format.
Some employers may suspect you used this format to hide flaws in your work history.
This format is not appropriate for the ATS.