The resume is the first impression a potential employer will have about you, long before an interview or introduction is possible. It’s one of the best ways to showcase your unique skills and experience to employers, which is the first step to getting the interviews (and job) you want.
In today’s fast-paced hiring landscape, 80% of resumes are rejected in just 11 seconds*—but you shouldn’t let that intimidate you. There are plenty of ways to optimize your resume so it won’t be overlooked.
Here are 3 classic styles that can help you present yourself in the best light:
The Functional Resume – Skills
First Name Last Name
City, State Zip Code • Phone Number
Email Address • LinkedIn URL
SKILLS & AWARDS
- XX
- XX
- XX
- XX
- XX
TRAINING & CERTIFICATES
- XX
- XX
- XX
EXPERIENCE
Role Title
Company Name, City, State
Month Year – Month Year (or Present)
- Responsibilities & achievements
- Responsibilities & achievements
- Responsibilities & achievements
Role Title
Company Name, City, State
Month Year – Month Year
- Responsibilities & achievements
- Responsibilities & achievements
- Responsibilities & achievements
EDUCATION
School Name, City, State
Type of Degree
Year Graduated
- GPA, Awards, Clubs, Distinctions, etc.
The Functional Resume – Education
First Name Last Name
City, State Zip Code • Phone Number
Email Address • LinkedIn URL
EDUCATION
School Name, City, State
Type of Degree
Year Graduated
- GPA, Awards, Clubs, Distinctions, etc
SKILLS & AWARDS
- XX
- XX
- XX
TRAINING & CERTIFICATES
- XX
- XX
- XX
EXPERIENCE
Role Title
Company Name, City, State
Month Year – Month Year (or Present)
- Responsibilities & achievements
- Responsibilities & achievements
- Responsibilities & achievements
Role Title
Company Name, City, State
Month Year – Month Year
- Responsibilities & achievements
- Responsibilities & achievements
- Responsibilities & achievements
The Chronological Resume
First Name Last Name
City, State Zip Code • Phone Number
Email Address • LinkedIn URL
EXPERIENCE
Role Title
Company Name, City, State
Month Year – Month Year (or Present)
● Responsibilities & achievements
● Responsibilities & achievements
● Responsibilities & achievements
Role Title
Company Name, City, State
Month Year – Month Year
● Responsibilities & achievements
● Responsibilities & achievements
● Responsibilities & achievements
Role Title
Company Name, City, State
Month Year – Month Year
● Responsibilities & achievements
● Responsibilities & achievements
● Responsibilities & achievements
EDUCATION
School Name, City, State
Type of Degree
SKILLS & AWARDS
● X, X, X
TRAINING & CERTIFICATES
● X, X, X