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Within a matter of seconds, it should convince employers that you are a strong candidate for the position and should be interviewed. Remember that a resume allows you to best HIGHLIGHT your achievements, skills, and background.  \nThere are two types of resumes:  \n▪ Chronological resumes are the most widely used formats. Its defining feature is listing work experience in reverse chronological order, with the most recent work experiences listed first. Most employers prefer this type.  \n▪ Functional resumes omit work experience and instead list various abilities and accomplishments under functional headings. This resume style is typically used for individuals who have been in a career for a few years and desire a career change.  \nKey Points for a Chronological Resume  \n\n| Format and Style | Content | Other Tips |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ▪ Must be one-page, unless you | ▪ Each bullet point has three parts: | ▪ Include the most important and |\n| have significant experiences | an action verb, a specific task | relevant information to |\n| (close to 10+ years) | that is quantified and an | demonstrate your skills |\n| ▪ Font size should be 10-12 pt. | outcome or result | applicable to the job and provide |\n| ▪ Margins can be 0.5 to 1 inch | ▪  Part 1 : Begin each bullet by using | examples of these skills in your |\n| [Note: can adjust to make your | action verbs to effectively | bullet points |\n| resume neatly fit one page] | showcase your skills | ▪ Always be truthful about your |\n| ▪ Bolding and italicizing is used | ▪  Part 2 : Describe a specific task | accomplishments and |\n| minimally and consistently to | making sure to quantify or give | background |\n| emphasize what is important | specific numbers (e.g. worked | ▪ Students in more conservative |\n| ▪ Use a common and professional | with 15 employees, handled over | fields such as finance, accounting |\n| font such as Times New Roman, | 100 transactions daily, etc.) | and CIS should have a more |\n| Arial, Calibri, etc. | ▪  Part 3 : Describe a specific | formal resume style |\n| ▪ List your experiences in reverse | outcome or result from your task | ▪ Students in creative fields such as |\n| chronological order by end date | ▪ Ex)“Reviewed employee | graphic design, arts and music |\n| in each section (list only past and | schedules daily” vs.“Investigated | can have a more creative resume |\n| current experiences, not future | (Part 1) over 15 employee schedules | ▪ Use heavy bond paper if you are |\n| plans) | daily (Part 2) to detect productivity | mailing your resume or attending |\n| ▪ Be consistent throughout your | trends and reduce overhead | an internship/job fair [Note: free |\n| resume on formatting, style, | costs (Part 3) | resume paper is located on the |\n| abbreviations, etc. | ▪ Organize your bullet points so the | 6th Floor Computer Lab in the |\n| ▪ Minimal colors and graphics | most relevant ones a","cbCaidSRbUzxBJXV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidSRbUzxBJXV","pdf",2248474,47,"English","# Resume Writing\n## Resume Sections\n## Resume Templates and Samples\n# Cover Letter Writing\n## Tailoring a Cover Letter\n# Thank You Email Writing\n## Thank You Email Templates","[{\"question\":\"What are the main types of resumes covered, and when should each be used?\",\"answer\":\"The guide explains chronological resumes and functional resumes. 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