This document defines resumes and discusses different types of resumes. It notes that a resume is a self-marketing tool tailored to one's career objective and focuses the interviewer's attention on an applicant's strongest qualifications. The document outlines that there are two basic types of resumes - the chronological resume, which lists work history in reverse chronological order, and the functional resume, which highlights skills relevant to the job objective. Both resume types include basic contact information, career objective, education history, and descriptions of experience.