Types of Resumes

Skills-Based Combined Chronological
  • Little work experience needed
  • Emphasis on skills and education and how those relate to the employment opportunity
  • What has been achieved, rather than where it was achieved
  • One or two relevant work experiences
  • Emphasizes related work experience as well as skills, accomplishments, and achievements gained in other areas
  • Includes courses, term projects, extracurricular activities and volunteer work
  • 3+ relevant work experiences
  • Qualifications and professional achievements are highlighted
  • Emphasizes employment history and accomplishments in increasingly expert positions
  • Shows growth and development over time

What to Include

Skills-Based Combined Chronological
  • Contact Information
  • Career Objective
  • Education
  • Skills Profile
  • Work History
  • Volunteer Experience
  • Awards, Memberships
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Contact Information
  • Objective Statement
  • Education
  • Demonstrated Skills 
  • Projects
  • Work History 
  • Volunteer Experience 
  • Awards, Memberships 
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Contact Information
  • Career Summary 
  • Highlights of Qualifications 
  • Education 
  • Work Experience
  • Awards, Memberships
  • Extracurricular Activities