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When writing your resume, there are two formats for you to choose from. You can choose to have a Chronological (job title based) or Functional (skills based) resume.

A chronologically based resume may be for you if:

• you are staying within your current job field
• you are upwardly mobile within the same field
• you have solid job experience
• you have a logical progression from one job to another

Chronological resumes are excellent if your job history is strong with no gaps. If you have consistently upward mobility within your field, then it should be relatively easy for you to write a chronological resume. If you don’t, don’t despair. You still have the option of a functional resume.

A functional based resume may be for you if: 

•  you are changing fields, for example from nursing to in-home care, and need to show that your skills will transfer
• you are a recent graduate - this type of resume allows you to showcase your academic experiences
• you have a gap in employment due to illness, lay offs, or staying at home with a child

A functional resume allows you to showcase your skills, instead of the jobs that you have held. If you have a sketchy job history, or gaps in your job history, this type of resume is great. It focuses on your skills, instead of on your employment. This allows you to showcase your skills to your best advantage.

Carefully assess your job skills and history, and decide which type of resume works for you. These tips will allow you to customize your resume based on your history, and create a resume that sells your skills!