Types of Resumes

 

A Chronological Resume lists work experience starting with the writer’s most recent position, 

and working back to the beginning of their work experience. It’s good for demonstrating work 

experience and a career trajectory, especially if the job seeker is looking for a position in the 

same field. 

 

Purdue Online Writing Lab - https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/927/03/

Cornell Career Services - http://www.career.cornell.edu/story/resumes/upload/ChronologicalResume2013.pdf

GCF LearnFree - http://assets.gcflearnfree.org/downloads/cr_nurse.pdf

JobStar - http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/res-chr1.php

NYS Dept of Labor – https://labor.ny.gov/careerservices/findajob/res_fun.shtm#tabs-2

 

Functional Resumes concentrate on skills and abilities. They are best used for job seekers with 

a lot of experience, and can be used for job seekers looking to change careers. The emphasis 

on skills rather than time and lets the job seeker make a case for themselves as a value add to 

the company.

 

Purdue Online Writing Lab - https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/927/04/

Cornell Career Services - http://www.career.cornell.edu/story/resumes/upload/FunctionalResume2013.pdf

JobStar - http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/res-chr1.php

 

As a mix of a chronological and functional resume, the Combination Resume can be the best of 

both worlds. IT allows the job seeker to emphasize both their skills and abilities, and the 

reliability of solid work experience.

Purdue Online Writing Lab - https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/927/02/

Cornell Career Services - http://www.career.cornell.edu/story/resumes/upload/CombinationResume2013.pdf

NYS Dept of Labor - https://labor.ny.gov/careerservices/findajob/res_fun.shtm#tabs-1