The document discusses different types of resumes and their purposes. It explains that resumes are self-marketing tools that present a job applicant's strongest qualifications to potential employers. Resumes focus an interviewer's attention on achievements and present the applicant in a positive light. There are two main formats: functional resumes highlight relevant skills, while chronological resumes list experience and employment history in reverse chronological order. Both include contact information, career objectives, education, and descriptions of experience.