Chronological – lists your experience in chronological order, most recent on top Functional –...

Chronological – lists your experience in chronological order, most recent on top

Functional – organized by skills with experiences listed in each category

Combination

Chronological

Chronoligcal

Functional

Contact information – 1 phone number onlyCity and state, no street address1 email address – easy and professional

Summary of skills/qualificationsEducation history –

name of degree “Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education”, minor, and GPA.

Work history/experience Job title/position, name of employer, city state of

employment, date of employmentVolunteer experience

White spaceBullet pointsEasy for the eye to flowReader friendly at-a-glanceTemplate? Make changes, personalize

Give it a sharp focusAvoid the word

“work”, be specific Think in terms of

accomplishments

LieUse personal

pronouns (I, me, my)Go over 2 pages (1

pg/10 years experience)

Include experience more than 15 years old, list them in simple form (title, employer, location)

Don’t

List sports or teams you are a part of“Other Experience”

Emphasize transferable skills

Proofread!!

Include personal info: age, height, weight, marital status, race/ethnicity, picture, salary info.

Include references on the resume

Don’t