| What
is the most effective resume format?
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resume or Curriculum Vitae is a summary of your career history,
the skills and experiences you have gained during the course
of it. The purpose of the resume is to convey to an employer
why you should be hired. A good Resume is one that attracts
attention of the employer and creates a positive impression.
Therefore your resume should be unique and personalized so
as to highlight your unique skills, qualifications, and accomplishments.
There are two basic styles for writting a resume. They are
:
1.
Targeted Resume
2.
Inventory Resume
Targeted
Resume
A
targeted resume is used to focus your resume towards a specific
career objective. The content of a targeted resume is written
to highlight the skills, qualifications, and experience that
match the requirements of your job target. You may write a
targeted resume when You know the title of the position you
are interested in and have a good idea of the qualifications
that will be required for entry into this position Or when
you are sending your resume in response to an employment advertisement.
Inventory
Resume
The
inventory resume is the best option if you have only a general
objective and don't want to limit yourself to a specific job
title. Similarly, if you want to use the same resume to apply
to a number of companies, you should write an inventory resume.
This type of resume is designed to highlight your skills,
qualifications, and achievements in a more general manner.
After
selecting the style of your resume, the next thing to be taken
careof is the format of your resume. Choosing the best resume
format depends on your background and the requirements of
the job you are applying for. The three most common resume
formats are :
1.
Chronological Format
2.
Functional Format
3.
Combination Format |
