A chronological resume highlights your most recent education, experience, and accomplishments first and lists the rest chronologically backwards.  This type of resume is the most commonly used.  It is optimal for candidates who are building their qualifications to advance in a specific career field, as it highlights their accomplishments and career advancement over time. 

 

For those changing career fields or those with gaps in their employment, a functional resume highlights transferable skills through a list of three to five skill areas with accomplishments.  Because it lacks dates, employers and job titles, a functional resume may leave an employer guessing about the contexts in which a candidate developed various skills.  Therefore, it may be better to use a combination resume.  The combination resume lists skill sets and accomplishments under the relevant employment sections, which are listed chronologically backwards.

 

Positions in academia or research often require that candidates submit a curriculum vitae or “c.v.”  A c.v. is a comprehensive document of your experience and achievements. It is typically longer than a resume because it includes a more detailed listing of education and academic degrees, recognized achievements such as major research works, published articles, and professional affiliations and credentials.

---