Resume Examples and Templates

Resume Formats

Resume formats provide different ways of advertizing yourself to employers. The three basic resume formats are chronological, functional, and combination. They all begin with your name and contact information, but the body of each resume format is quite different. This article will introduce each of the resume formats, along with their advantages and disadvantages.

Chronological Resume Format
This is the resume format most people use when learning how to write a resume. It is the most widely used and recognized of the different resume formats. Although it’s called a chronological resume, it is meant to list your work experiences in reverse chronological order.

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Funny Resume Mistakes

Need a break from job hunting? Spend a few minutes reading funny resume mistakes! Don’t worry, we aren’t going to take excerpts from anyone we’ve worked with. These funny resume mistakes were found online and the people responsible for them have remained anonymous. While they provide a great giggle, they also highlight the importance of proofreading your resume and not being too honest in how you present yourself.

Funny Resume Mistakes, Act I: Typos
If you don’t find the errors on your resume, hiring managers will. These funny resume typos sure demonstrate that fact! They come courtesy of the University of Kent’s […]

Writing a Resume to Refresh Your Professional Image

Tip #5: Is Your Resume Writing Reflective of your Career Objective

Refresh your resume. If your job search appears stalled, take this time to review your resume and your overall professional image. This includes your cover letter, professional social media sites such as Linked-In, and your professional references.

If employers have already seen your resume and you have not received any responses back, then this might be your cue to give your resume a second look. Check your resume for spelling mistakes, typos, and poor grammar. Those are a definite turn-off to any potential employer.

Do you think your online resume would pass […]

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Free Resume Templates for Career Professionals

Unsure how to write a resume or where to start? Looking for help, advice, and resume writing tips that you can start using today! Templates and examples can only show you what others have done and who know if they really can produce the results you want.

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Don’t Panic - Resume Writing Advice for College Graduates

You just graduated from your university. Congratulations College Grad. All you have to do now is find that perfect job and you are set for life. After the initial “graduation euphoria” passes, reality begins to set in. Weeks turn into months and you are still looking for a job. The threat of student loan payments combined with the discouraging news about the job market and the economy may induce panic.

Before succumbing to panic, remember two things. You are not alone. Recent graduates all over the country are dealing with the same problems. There have been reports and stories all over […]