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Resume Formats
There are two common types of resume:
Chronological (jobs listed by time period), and Skills-based (jobs listed by type of work.)
Following is an overview of information to include on each type of resume, with
examples of the different types.
1. Heading: Contact information, including name, address, phone and email address.
2. Objective: (optional) An overview of what specific type of job you're looking for, customized
for each job you're applying for. *
3. Summary of skills: (optional) Highlights of specific, in-demand skills or experience. No more
than 5 listed. *
4. Employment Experience: This can be listed chronologically, by date, or by type of job. If you choose
to organize by job type, you may use experience sub-headings (ex., "Management
Experience", "Teaching Experience", etc.)
Your resume should be customized to reflect the skills and experience desired
for each particular job. If you do not have a lot of paid work experience, you
may list volunteer and internship work. Each listing should include:
Job title, and company name and location
Dates of position
Responsibilities, duties and achievements.
Use specific examples and numbers whenever possible.
5. Education: List most recent degree first, including type of degree, name and location of
school, and dates. If you have college experience, it is not necessary to list
high school information.
6. Skills: List specific, in-demand skills here, including foreign languages, computer
skills, specific management or manufacturing training or background.
7. Awards and Affiliations: Include any honors you have received, or positions you have held in community
organizations
* Objective and summary of skills information could, and should, be covered in
a cover letter.