Use the Right Resume in Your Job Search

Now that we have rung in 2012, it is time to start (or restart) your job search.  Of course, you are going to need a quality resume to help you in this process; however, what type is best to use?  There are two resume formats to consider: the chronological resume and the functional resume. Continue Reading

A New Twist On An Old Friend – The Chronological Resume

What is a chronological resume? A chronological resume is a resume in which you list your past jobs and educational qualifications in reverse chronological order, beginning from the latest or the present one first. This is the traditional and most well known resume format.
Why Use A Chronological Resume?
A chronological resume is especially effective for mid-career professionals and new grads that have limited work experience. It allows the employer to see all of your qualifications including education upfront. Your resume shouldn’t read like a Ph.D. Dissertation – it should get straight to the point, and the chronological resume does this and more:

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