3 RESUME TYPES

FUNCTIONAL RESUME, CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME AND COMBINATION RESUME

Choose the RESUME FORMAT that best suits your education, experience and skills.

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME FORMAT:

What is the chronological format?

Chronological is the most common of the 3 resume types or outlines. This format lists your education
and experience in REVERSE chronological order, placing emphasis on your most recent dates and
work experience first. This format is often the best way to start writing your resume from scratch as it
starts with your current work and is easier to remember from current to less recent.

Use this resume format because;

 It is easy to read
 The most accepted resume format
 Ideal when you have a steady employment history with no major gaps or career changes
 Excellent itemized list of work history and positions
 Highlights recent experience first

Do NOT use this format if your work history is;

 Messy
 Inconsistent
 Has gaps in years
 Is very long
 When you seek a career change

FUNCTIONAL RESUME FORMAT:

What is the functional format?

This is a resume that presents the job seekers skills and experience without putting them in a
chronological date order. Instead, the resume is created based on skills and experience and groups
them according to these functions. The career history can be minimized to short detailed list of dates
worked, company names and the position held.

Use this resume format to;

 Combines your skills that have been gained in a number of areas and groups them so
they appear stronger.
 Include all type of experience: paid employment, volunteer work, student activities, work
experience, classroom work, project work, social organization (e.g. club or team activities)
 Excellent option when the job seeker has a weak career history, but they have great skills. This
resume minimizes your work history to the bottom of the resume.
 Emphasizes skills that you have perfected, what you have done and can do, rather than
where or when you did it.
 This format is excellent for new job seeker with little or no career history such as recent
graduates.
 This format is great for people who have been away from the career world and are re-
entering after a break. It can emphasize your transferrable skills that apply to all workforces.
 This resume format is good for older workers who wish to de-emphasize the time span
of their experience.
 This resume is very important to consider for applicants looking for a career change - change
of field, sector or direction.
 Not always the proper resume type to choose;

 This format is not always well received by employers.

 It is something thought that this resume style is designed to "hide
something"! This is an important point, be careful and honest when using
this format.
 Many online application systems request a timeline of employment, this
format can be difficult to use under this request.

COMBINATION RESUME FORMAT:

What is the combination format?

This resume type begins with a functional summary of the job seekers most relevant
qualifications, key skills, key abilities, and most relevant work experience. This
resume type gives a chronological employment history but in a way that supports the
summary. This resume is an excellent compromise if you'd like to use a functional
format, and want to emphasize your skills, education and experience and de-
emphasize your employment dates.

Positives about the Combination Resume format;

 Widely accepted by employer

 Excellent tool for giving chronological resume information but highlighting
particular skills, experience and education for a specific position
 Useful resume format for highlighting your experience that might have been
gained some time ago
 Tailoring your resume to a specific posting can be completed successfully within
this type of format
 Excellent resume choice when your employment history has gaps
 Great format for justifying a career change.

Don’t choose this resume type if;

 The employer is seeking detailed dates of employment

Chronological Resume Sample

Jennina Sally
1001 Ram Road Fort Collins, CO
80525 (970) 555–1234
sallysample@colostate.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Three years experience in retail management, with specialty in purchasing and

floor display design.
Utilized strong communication skills in a variety of professional settings.
Enthusiastic dedication to excellent customer service.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nickname: Jenjen
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Birthdate: April 10,1999
Birthplace: Washington Don Carlos
Mother’s Name: Yza Sally
Father’s Name: Fell Sally
Current Address: Purok-13 Hagkol Valencia City, Bukidnon
Permanent Address: Purok-13 Impalambong Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

EDUCATION

2000-2002 MA Speech Communications

Colorado State University, Fort
Collins, CO GPA 3.6/4.0

1995-1999 BA Anthropology, December 1999

Arkansas State University,
Jonesboro, AR GPA 3.5/4.0
Dean’s List

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001-2002 Assistant Office Manager
Department of Speech Communications, Colorado State University,
Fort Collins, CO
Managed departmental supplies budget, oversaw office purchasing
and inventory, overhauled department-wide filing system, supervised
part-time staff.

1999 Intern
Sharkey’s Community Grocery Corporate Headquarters,Washington, DC
Assisted company publicist with writing press releases, designing weekly
advertisements, and managing customer databases. Developed
research methods for determining customer preference for shopping
hours.

1997-1999 Assistant Night Manager

Sharkey’s Community Grocery, Jonesboro, AR
Purchased, stocked and maintained dairy and ice-cream sections,
oversaw point of purchase display construction, scheduled twenty
part-time employees.
 SKILLS

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Corel Draw, Paint shop Pro, QuickBooks, Oracle
Small Business, basic HTML knowledge.
Special Skills: Thorough knowledge of MMORPG and single-player gaming
systems, thorough knowledge of Internet applications.

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Jeffrey G. Estillore ACLC College of Bukidnon

School Dean
Sayre Highway Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
09166619435
jeffreygestillore@gmail.com

Jenny Fay S. Liwagon ACLC College of Bukidnon

Instructor
Sayre Highway Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
09166619434
jennyliwagon@gmail.com

April C. Busuego ACLC College of Bukidnon

School Guidance Councilor
Sayre Highway Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
09166619433
aprilbusuego@gmail.com
FUNCTIONA L JEN NINA
348 Somerset Road; Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 123-4567 or Linda.Mowry@email.com

OBJECTIVE: A position as Sales Coordinator, Representative or Account Executive.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Twelve years successful experience in direct sales of a range of products and services.
 Extensive practical hands-on experience as co-owner & manager of a small business.
 Motivated and enthusiastic about developing good relations with clients.
 Professional in appearance and presentation.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nickname: Jenjen
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Birthdate: April 10,1999
Birthplace: Washington Don Carlos
Mother’s Name: Yza Sally
Father’s Name: Fell Sally
Current Address: Purok-13 Hagkol Valencia City, Bukidnon
Permanent Address: Purok-13 Impalambong Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

RELEVANT SKILLS
SALES & NEW ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT
Increased a small publication's advertising revenue through market
research and promotion.
Developed new distribution outlets for a special-interest magazine in Northern
California
- Made cold calls and follow-up visits to retail outlets throughout the region.
- Organized detailed routebooks and financial recordkeeping.
- Successfully increased readership by more than 40 percent over a two-year period.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Served as vendor representative for Jana Imports:
- Coordinated product information and distribution for 75 field representatives and major
accounts.
- Promoted giftware products at trade shows throughout the region.
- Handled face-to-face contacts with new and established customers.
Oversaw the production of advertising and its placement in major trade
publications.

ADVERTISING, MARKETING, DISTRIBUTION

Organized and styled merchandise for effective presentation in a 20-
page giftware catalog.
Kept accurate, current computer records of inventory, international
suppliers, brokers, shippers, etc.
Handled all aspects of order taking and processing, both at Bill's Dairy and Jana
Imports.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2004-present Sales Coordinator Jana Imports, Oakland, CA
1998-2003 Distribution Coordinator Déjà vu Publishing, San Rafael, CA
1993-1998 Co-owner/Manager Bill’s Dairy, Livermore, OR
EDUCATION
Bay City College, San Francisco, BA in Liberal Arts

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Jeffrey G. Estillore ACLC College of Bukidnon

School Dean
Sayre Highway Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
09166619435
jeffreygestillore@gmail.com

Jenny Fay S. Liwagon ACLC College of Bukidnon

Instructor
Sayre Highway Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
09166619434
jennyliwagon@gmail.com

April C. Busuego ACLC College of Bukidnon

School Guidance Councilor
Sayre Highway Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
09166619433
aprilbusuego@gmail.com
COMBINATION
JEN NINA
348 Somerset Road; Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 123-4567 or Linda.Mowry@email.com

OBJECTIVE: A position as Sales Coordinator, Representative or Account Executive.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Twelve years successful experience in direct sales of a range of products and services.
 Extensive practical hands-on experience as co-owner & manager of a small business.
 Motivated and enthusiastic about developing good relations with clients.
 Professional in appearance and presentation.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nickname: Jenjen
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Civil Status: Single
Citizenship: Filipino
Birthdate: April 10,1999
Birthplace: Washington Don Carlos
Mother’s Name: Yza Sally
Father’s Name: Fell Sally
Current Address: Purok-13 Hagkol Valencia City, Bukidnon
Permanent Address: Purok-13 Impalambong Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

RELEVANT SKILLS
SALES & NEW ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT
Increased a small publication's advertising revenue through market
research and promotion.
Developed new distribution outlets for a special-interest magazine in Northern
California
- Made cold calls and follow-up visits to retail outlets throughout the region.
- Organized detailed routebooks and financial recordkeeping.
- Successfully increased readership by more than 40 percent over a two-year period.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Served as vendor representative for Jana Imports:
- Coordinated product information and distribution for 75 field representatives and major
accounts.
- Promoted giftware products at trade shows throughout the region.
- Handled face-to-face contacts with new and established customers.
Oversaw the production of advertising and its placement in major trade
publications.

ADVERTISING, MARKETING, DISTRIBUTION

Organized and styled merchandise for effective presentation in a 20-
page giftware catalog.
Kept accurate, current computer records of inventory, international
suppliers, brokers, shippers, etc.
Handled all aspects of order taking and processing, both at Bill's Dairy and Jana
Imports.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sales Coordinator Jana Imports, Oakland, CA
May 2017
EDUCATION
Tertiary: University of Ontario Canada August 2004
Toronto Ontario, Canada

Secondary: Bukidnon State University Laboratory March 2005

Malaybalay City, Bukidnon 8700

Primary: Valencia Elementary School March 1999

Valencia City, Bukidnon 8709

Master’s Degree: Bay City College, San Francisco, BA in Liberal Arts April 2018
San Francisco, California

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Jeffrey G. Estillore
ACLC College of Bukidnon
School Dean
Sayre Highway Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
09166619435
jeffreygestillore@gmail.com

Jenny Fay S. Liwagon

ACLC College of Bukidnon
Instructor
Sayre Highway Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
09166619434
jennyliwagon@gmail.com

April C. Busuego
ACLC College of Bukidnon
School Guidance Councilor
Sayre Highway Hagkol, Valencia City, Bukidnon
09166619433
aprilbusuego@gmail.com