There are several basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings. Depending on your personal circumstances, choose a chronological, functional, combination, or targeted resume.

• Functional Resume: A functional resume focuses on your experience and skills, instead of your chronological work history. It works well for people who are changing careers or who have gaps in their employment history.
  

• Combination Resume:A combination resume lists your experience and skills first, and your employment history next. It allows you to both highlight your relevant skills and to provide the chronological work history that some employers favor.
  

• Targeted Resume: A targeted resume specifically highlights the experience you have that is relevant to the job you are applying for. It works best when applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications.

• Chronological Resume: A chronological resume typically lists each job you have held in order, beginning with the most recent. It works well if you have several years of relevant experience.

Use the following sample templates to get you started:

FUNCTIONAL RESUME TEMPLATE

COMBINATION RESUME TEMPLATE

TARGETED RESUME TEMPLATE

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME TEMPLATE