Resume Guide
Dec 14, 2017
The right resume format will grab the hiring manager’s attention immediately and make it clear that you’re the best candidate for the job while deemphasizing aspects of your career that you’d prefer not to highlight.
There are three types of professional resume formats:
Each of these formats is a template that you can customize to meet your job search needs.
How to Choose a Resume Format
Some resume formats will work better than others for your situation. For example, if you have a gap in your resume, a history of job-hopping, or a career path that’s taken some strange twists and turns, a functional resume might be the best choice because it emphasizes skills over linear job experience.