Chronological Resume – The chronological resume is one of the most commonly used formats.  This format’s listing of work history in reverse order starting with the most recent employer has been preferred by most employers. The chronological resume is perfect for the job candidate who has followed a single career path.  Job candidates who have a traditional job trajectory may benefit most from this type of resume because it shows a steady progression through the years.

Functional Resume – The functional resume which focuses on work experience and skills as opposed to the chronology of work experience is often used by job candidates who have non-traditional work histories. Job candidates who have changed careers or who taken an extended leave of absence from the workforce benefit most from this type of resume because it highlights their experience, skills and accomplishments while downplaying employment gaps.

Combination Resume – The combination resume is gaining popularity amongst job candidates and employers because it combines both the functional and chronological resume styles.  One of the complaints that recruiters and employers have about the functional resume is that if fails to list a chronological list of the job candidate’s work history. The combination resume solves this error of omission by listing skills and experience first and following it with a work chronology.

Mini Resume – The mini resume is a brief synopsis of the job candidate’s work history, experience and skills.  This type of resume is often used for networking both online and offline.  The mini resume is also perfect for online job profiles.