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Are you interested in learning how to write a resume? Do you know the best resume writing format for your resume?

There are many different resume writing formats to choose from and we will discuss the 2 most popular.

The most COMMON format of resume writing is what is called the “professional” or “chronological” format.

This resume format is basically a chronological order of your previous employment. Highlight the company he worked for, the position he held, and the location of the job. Below each entry, you can add details about your employment, such as accomplishments and responsibilities.

A common question I get is how to handle promotions. Each promotion must be entered as a NEW entry with an update to the job title and focus on additional accomplishments and responsibilities.

The most important concept to remember if you are using a “professional” resume format is that the extra “details” should ideally be focused on the job you are applying for! This means you should keep multiple copies of your resume as it emphasizes different accomplishments and responsibilities based on the job description you’re applying for.

The second most widely used resume writing format is the “skills” format. In this resume writing format, the layout is similar to chronological, but instead of focusing on employment history, the layout focuses on skills and achievements.

This resume format is best used by people transitioning into employment where the jobs are quite different, yet the skill sets are still applicable. The overwhelming emphasis in the “skills” format is results. It’s not enough to just say “Sales” without explaining why it’s a proven skill set. Each entry MUST be accompanied by verifiable evidence that you do have practical knowledge and application of the indicated skill.

So… how do you know which resume format to use? Ultimately this depends on the job you are applying for, previous work history, and skills. A simple rule of thumb is that if the job you’re applying for is similar to other jobs you’ve had in the past, you can use the “professional” format.

If the job you are applying for is not similar to other jobs you have had in the past, you may want to use the “skills” format.

Regardless of which you end up using, writing a draft of your resume on each one helps you focus on the results and skills future employers are looking for. My personal recommendation… use BOTH!

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