the curriculum vitae or resume is a two-minute commercial about you.
it will not get you a job … it may get you an interview
what is a resume?
· a summary of your work related information
what is a resume for?
the employer wants to receive a concise, honest & relevant summary of you. from reading the resume the employer wants to know:
· what are the skills and personal qualities of this applicant?
· can this applicant do the job?
· will this applicant fit in?
you want to produce a document that makes you look as good as possible. at the end of reading the resume you want the employer to:
· give you an interview (and after that )
· give you a job
styles of resumes
the chronological resume (see example):
· is the most common and conservative form of presentation
· is often preferred by small to medium sized organisations
· arranges your experience and education in reverse chronological order
· is good for demonstrating your growth and continuity in a single profession
· is most suited to people who have not had long periods of unemployment
the functional resume (see example) :
· organises the job-related aspects of your background by the relevant functions you performed
· headings relate more to your skills and competencies than employers or job titles
· indicates that you are capable of making a significant change in your career
· is well suited to students who have gained valuable experience through a number of unrelated jobs and courses
· uses a common resume style, with which most employers are familiar and feel somewhat comfortable
· is often preferred by large organisations
· eliminates repetition of job duties
· camouflages undesirable characteristics such as; lack of career progress or continuity, job hopping, lengthy/frequent unemployment, lack of required experience/education, age
the academic resume:
· emphasises academic qualifications, articles published, books written (if any), conference papers delivered, professional development
· suited to academic staff or post graduate students seeking an academic position
the imaginative resume:
this style is most effective for people who are seeking employment in a field, which demands creativity and individuality, such as graphic design, creative writing or marketing. some employers however prefer a more conservative resume style. you should research your companies thorou

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