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Follow the guide in  \nthis book and we will show you how.  \nThe Center for Experiential Learning and Career Development  \n125 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601  \n(919) 278-2672  \nRésumé Writing Guide  \nWhen writing your resume, it is important to remember your goal: to get hired! To do that, you must prove that you are the best candidate and capture the interest of the employer. One way todo this is to have an effective, professional resume, which will help you obtain an interview.  \nChoosing a Format  \nThere are three types of resumes: chronological, skill-based, and combination. Use the chart below to help you decide which would be the most effective type for you. Keep in mind that a different resume format may be best for each position you are seeking.  \n\n|  | Chronological | Skill-Based | Combination |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Characteristics | Presents all work\u003Cbr>experience, starting\u003Cbr>with your most recent\u003Cbr>position and working\u003Cbr>back in time 10-15\u003Cbr>years | Summarizes your professional skills and minimizes your work history | Uses aspects of the chronological and skillsbased\u003Cbr>styles best suited to the position you’re seeking |\n| Focus of\u003Cbr>Resume | Experience | Skills and strengths important to employer | Both experience and skills |\n| When to Use |  Seeking position in same field\u003Cbr> Career path shows steady progress (increasing responsibility)\u003Cbr> No gaps in work history |  Changing careers\u003Cbr> Entering job market for the first time or after long absence\u003Cbr> Varied or unrelated work experience |  Varied or unrelated work experience\u003Cbr> Short work history\u003Cbr> Highlight relevant internships or volunteer positions |\n| Benefits | Creates a concise\u003Cbr>picture of you as an employee for employer | Emphasizes relevant skills and strengths for employer | You choose the most effective features of chronological and skillbased resumes |\n| Drawbacksand Cautions | Applicable transferable skills can be difficult\u003Cbr>for employer to see | No detailed work history | Pressure on you to fit the format to your objective and logically organize information |\n\nThe Center for Experiential Learning and Career Development  \n125 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601  \n(919) 278-2672  \nRésumé Writing Guide: Choosing a Format (cont.)  \nTwo Sample Versions of the Same Resume  \nHere are two sample resumes representing the same person. 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