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Chronological resumes focus on past work history with the most recent positions/experience listed first.  \nFunctional resumes focus on relevant skills instead of work history. Functional resumes are best for those who have little or no work history.  \nCombination resumes highlight the applicant’s relevant skills and experience but also include a brief work history section.  \n\n| Style Advantages Disadvantages Best Used By |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Chronological | • Widely used\u003Cbr>• Easy to prepare\u003Cbr>• Highlights career growth in same industry | • Highlights employment gaps\u003Cbr>• Emphasizes lack of related experience\u003Cbr>• highlights frequent job changes | • Individuals with steady work history |\n| Functional | • Best for non-traditional jobs\u003Cbr>• Hides lack of direct experience\u003Cbr>• Highlights Skills | • Most Likely to fail ATS\u003Cbr>• Not good for positions looking for experienced candidates\u003Cbr>• May be perceived as trying to hide something | • Individuals seeking positions where broad skill sets are important\u003Cbr>• Individuals transferring to anew industry\u003Cbr>• First time job seekers |\n| Combination | • Shows off relevant skills and validates them with work experience\u003Cbr>• Hides employment gaps\u003Cbr>• Brings together skills from a variety of jobs/activities | • Most challenging to make ATS friendly\u003Cbr>• Confusing if not organized well\u003Cbr>• Harder to create | • Career changers or those in transition\u003Cbr>• Individuals reentering the job market after an absence\u003Cbr>• Individuals pursuing the same or similar work as they have had in the past |\n\n1  \nSample Chronological Resume  \nLynn Green  \nTurlock, CA  \n(209) 456-789  \n[Lynn.green@gmail.com](Lynn.green@gmail.com)  \nOBJECTIVE: Armed Security Guard for Pinkerton Services  \nSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:  \nA dedicated and experienced security professional who balances the necessity of protecting people and property with the need to maintain good relationships with customers and the public. Equally capable of working alone or as a member of a team. Skills include:  \n• Microsoft Word & Excel  \n• Clean DMV Record  \n• Pass Background Check  \n• Strong Communication Skills  \n• Available Weekends & Evenings  \n• Reliable Transportation  \n• Dependable/Punctual  \n• Adept at Conflict Resolution  \n• Bilingual in English & Spanish  \n• Enforce Policies & Procedures  \nEXPERIENCE  \nSecurity Specialist 2017-Present  \nU.S. Marine Corps., Modesto, CA.  \n• Supervise Security for $100 million dollars of highly sensitive equipment, inventory items and correct discrepancies resulting in zero loss for the last 3 years.  \n• Implement new system security plan that has led to increased lockdown protection for incarcerated personnel, ensuring safety of 25 staff and 123 inmates.  \n• Provide leadership to 25 personnel ensuring a 30% decrease in staff turnover and a 10% increase in promotions.  \n• Managed development of standardized investigative reports, decreasing search times. Awarded “Supervisor of the Year” for efficiency and accuracy of written instructions and documents.  \nWarehouse Supervisor 2014-2017  \nMicro Chemical, Inc., Modesto, CA.  \n• Supervised a crew of 15 in daily operations, including performing evaluations and providing corrective actions resulting in a company record for productivity.  \n• Monitored complex cataloging and ordering systems by implementing a fat track procurement system decreasing supply turnaround time by 20% .  \nSecurity Guard 2010-2014  \nMayfield Mall, Akron, OH.  \n• Coordinated work assignments for a four-member security team, recognized employee strengths while crosstraining where needed, boosting morals and encouraging an innovative and safe working environment.  \nEDUCATION & TRAINING  \n• Security Specialist Training, U.S. Marine Corps, Modesto, CA.  \n• ","cbCaid2WaSB9FddT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid2WaSB9FddT","pdf",575021,7,8,"English","# Resume Styles\n## Chronological\n## Functional\n## Combination\n## Sample Chronological Resume\n## Sample Combination Resume","[{\"question\":\"What are the three main resume formats employers prefer?\",\"answer\":\"The guide presents chronological, functional, and combination resume formats as the two main styles preferred by employers.\"},{\"question\":\"When should you use a functional resume?\",\"answer\":\"A functional resume works best for candidates with little or no work history, since it emphasizes relevant skills rather than employment history.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main disadvantages of a combination resume?\",\"answer\":\"The guide notes that combination resumes are the most challenging to make ATS friendly, can be confusing if not well organized, and are harder to create.\"}]","Creating the Right Resume - Resume Styles | PDF",1789304330]