1. Home
  2. Careers
  3. Job Searching

How to Choose the Best Resume Format
How to Choose the Best Resume Format

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Copyright: Heidi Kristensen

Do you need help deciding on how to choose the best resume format? Here's information on how to select the best resume format for your work history, including choosing a chronological, a functional, combination, or a targeted resume format.

How to Select the Best Resume Format

Choose a Resume Format
There are several basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings. Depending on your personal circumstances, choose a chronological, a functional, combination, or a targeted resume. Take the time to customize your resume - it's well worth the effort.

How to Format Your Resume
Once you have decided on a type of resume, generate a list of information to include on your resume, then compile the details to format your resume into a customized resume to send to employers.

Use a Resume Template
Next, use a resume template as a starting point for creating your own resume. Add your information to the resume template, then tweak and edit it to personalize your resume, so it highlights your skills and abilities.

Get Resume Help
Writing a resume is hard work and it's important to get help, or at least have your resume reviewed, before you send it to employers. Here's more information on where to find resume help.

About.com Job Search Forum
Get resume help and advice in the Job Search Forum.

Explore Job Searching
About.com Special Features

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

Looking for a new job? Use these tips and put your best foot forward. More >

  1. Home
  2. Careers
  3. Job Searching
  4. Resumes
  5. Resume Tips
  6. Best Resume Format - How to Choose the Best Resume Format>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.