The document provides information about different types of resumes, including chronological, functional, and combination resumes. It also discusses tips for writing resumes, such as highlighting skills and accomplishments, using action verbs, and tailoring your resume to specific jobs. The purpose of a resume is to summarize your qualifications for a position in order to get an interview.

1. RESUME
 Resume is summary of your educational qualification details
 It highlights your skills and experience relevant to the field
 It highlights your objective and accomplishments
 Its purpose is to get you an Interview call
 A resume should reflect more than just work experience
 It should consider your extracurricular, and leadership qualities
 There are different examples of resumes available on net.

2. TYPES OF RESUMES
Chronological resumes
Functional resume
Combination resumes
Curriculum vitae (CVs)
Online Resumes

3. Occupational Resumes
• Administrative Assistant Resume
• Business Analyst Resume
• Insurance Manager Resume
• Sales Agricultural Resume
• Bank Manager Resumes
• Sales Retail Resume

4. • Commodity Specialist Resume
• Accountant Resume
• Tax Accountant Resume
• General Laborer Resumes
• Elementary Teacher Resume

5. Chronological Resume
• Key components of Chronological Resume
 Identification
 Job Objective
 Key Accomplishments
 Education
 Professional Experience
 Affiliations/Interests
 References

6. Functional Resume
• Key notes for Functional Resume
 Should include personal details like name address.
 Objective describing position you seek.
 Profile giving summary of your talents and experience.
 Experience listing your position, employer and dates.
 Education details and Training Undergone.
 Lastly Awards and Recognition received.

7. Combination Resume
• The hybrid resume balances the functional and
chronological approaches
 It starts with skills, accomplishments, and qualifications of the job applicant.
 Second page is reverse chronological ordering of your work experience.
 This format allows the reader to first match your qualification against job opening.
 It showcases your work experiences in the most marketable fashion.
 It highlights your both job skills and accomplishments.

8. Layout of Combination resume should include
Name / Contact Information
Education
Honors / Certifications / Licenses Held
Careers Skills / Knowledge
Career Achievements
Work Experience

9. Curriculum Vitae
• A curriculum vitae (CV) provides an overview of a person's experience and other
qualifications.
 It is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview.
 an outline of a person's educational and professional history.
 A CV is the most flexible and convenient way to make applications.
 It is an application form is designed to bring out the essential information and
personal qualities that the employer requires.

10. Information a CV should include
 Personal details
 Education and qualifications
 Work experience
 Interests and achievements
 Skills
 References

11. Online Resume
• Benefits of online resume.
• You can submit your resume on any online job portal website which will manage
your resume and make it visible to employers.
• You can update your resume online anytime and anywhere.
• Add your "resume page address" into your e-mail's signature.
• Attach files such as Certificates, Word documents, PDF, and databases.
• Add up to 5 different photos.
• Very easy-to-use and it is Free.

12. Types of Online Resumes
• Career Change Resume
• Entry Level Experience Resume
• Nurse Resume
• Public Information Director Resume
• Quality Review Auditor Resume
• Writer Resume
• Dispatcher Resume

13. RESUME WRITING TIPS
• List your technical knowledge first, in an organized way.
• List your qualifications in order of relevance, from most to least.
• Quantify your experience wherever possible.
• Begin sentences with action verbs.
• Highlighting all of your strengths.
• Be concise resumes reflecting five years or less experience should fit on one page
• Omit needless items.
• Have a trusted friend review your resume.
• Proofread. Be sure to catch all spelling errors, grammatical weaknesses.

14. Steps in Resume Writing
• List your activities
• Write about activities
• Pick items to highlight
• Create resume sections
• Format your resume
• Study Resume Examples

15. RESUME DON’TS
• Don't title your resume as Resume and start with your full name.
• Don’t mail or fax if email is an option.
• Don't go over one page.
• Don't use fancy fonts.
• Don’t use personal pronouns "I", "my" or "me".
• Don't use passive words.
• Don’t use colorful paper – white, buff or beige is standard.
• Don’t include a picture or other artwork.
• Don’t say you were laid off or fired from your last position.
• Don’t include “references available upon requests.” If they want them they will
ask.

16. RESUME DO’S
• Do send your resume with a cover letter.
• Do strive to make a good impression.
• Do make your resume clear, concise and easy to read.
• Do use BOLD or Underline for section headings.
• Do emphasize your strongest qualifications.
• Focus on accomplishments, skills, and results.
• Do print your resume on high quality 8 ½ by 11 paper.
• Give contact info like home and office telephone numbers.
• Create a resume tailored to the job you are after.
• Do keep your resume up-to-date.

17. REFERENCES
• Resume Sample
• Resume Cover Letters