Chronological and Functional Resumes

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Chronological Resume
General | Education | Employment | Production | Example
A Chronological Resume is the most common format and generally contains the above information followed by an Employment or Experience section. In this section you will describe the various jobs or volunteer activities you have had beginning with the most recent and going back in time. You may also have an Honors and Activities section that will also present information from most recent and going back.

Functional Resume
General | Education | Skills and Experience | Production | Example
A Functional Resume is very good for people right out of school without much related employment or for people changing careers and their prior employment does not fit their new career direction. The Functional Resume groups experience under three or four headings such as Organizational Skills, Computer Skills, Management, Design, Writing and Editing, Lab Skills, Finance, or Sales. The headings you choose are based on what skills and experiences you want the employer to know about. Employment simply becomes dates, titles, and employer name and location presented from most recent and going back. A job description is not provided since any relevant skills and experiences are grouped under the headings you chose. You should also include any relevant projects and papers you have done under the headings.