Résumé Writing Tips 4
Use the Best Format for the Job
Traditionally, CVs were written in reverse chronological order.
This format is still useful if you have had few jobs, with no gaps and your work history shows steady progression.
Nowadays, many jobs involve short-term contracts and people often move to completely different fields, go back to college or return to work after raising a family.
In other words, their work history is interspersed with periods of study, unemployment or childcare. If your background fits one of these situations, the functional CV could be best.
A functional CV concentrates on your skills and achievements, listing these early in the CV, with a summary of work history and education at the end.
You’ll have headings for general skills, like:
Communication Skills
· Example 1
· Example 2
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Teamwork Skills
· Example 1
· Example 2
· Example 3
A targeted CV is similar in style to the functional CV ie has the same headings, but is focused on the specific skills needed for a particular job. So, if you are a computer expert, for example, you might have the following headings:
Programming Skills
· Example 1
· Example 2
· Example 3
Webdesign Skills
· Example 2
· Example 3
Your resume or CV should be designed to ensure that the most important information related to the job you’re applying for is seen immediately
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