There are three main resume formats: chronological, functional, and hybrid. The chronological format emphasizes work experience in reverse chronological order, while the functional format focuses on skills rather than work history. The hybrid format combines elements of both. Key sections typically included in a resume are contact information, objective, work experience, education, and skills. The format chosen depends on factors like the applicant's career stage and goals.

1. Résumé Formats
READING AND WRITING SKILLS

2.  Do you know
what a resume is?

3.  Do you know
that résumé has
different formats?

4. Three formats can be used in
preparing a résumé.
 Résumé Formats differ in the
arrangement, order, or the
headings such as Work Experience,
Educational Background, and
Qualification Summary.

5.  The three types of resume
format are chronological,
functional, and
or hybrid.

6. 1. Chronological Format
The chronological format is used to emphasize
the applicant’s work experiences progress. It
starts with the complete work experiences,
followed by the educational background. It is
best used if the applicant is applying for a job
related to his previous experiences, and has ten
to fifteen years work experiences.

7. Chronological Format

8. 2. Functional Format
Functional format, on the other
hand, focuses on the skills, not on the work
history. It is best used if the applicant
changed career or if re-entering the industry
after a long absence. It is also used by the
high school or college students entering the
industry.

9. Functional Format

10. 3. Combination or
Hybrid Format
Combination or Hybrid combines the
chronological and functional format. It
works best if the applicant is aiming for a
career change or wants to present both
skills and accomplishment.

11. Combination or Hybrid Format

12. Writing a Resume

13. Heading
The resume heading includes the applicant’s
complete name, current address and contact
details such as cellphone number or e-mail
address. The heading can be written in the center
or on the left-side. Make sure that the formatting
style, especially the font type, looks professional.

14. Example:
LUDIELYN SALVADOR MAHINAY
Blk. 3, Lt. 18, Bagong Santa Rosa Village 1, Brgy.
Pooc, Santa Rosa City, Laguna
Phone: (02) 123 4567
Mobile: 0936 122 1597
e-mail: ludielynmahinay@yahoo.com

15. Objectives
An objective also referred to as job objective or
career objective, reflects the applicant’s career
goals and intention for applying for the job.
Remember to write a direct and specific objective
that contains what you want to achieve in your
career and what the employer could expect from
you.

16. To find a teacher position
wherein I can share my
knowledge and skills to my
future students
Example:

17. Professional Summary
Professional summary, also referred to as ‘career
summary’ or ‘career profile’, showcases your
knowledge and abilities. It includes short recent
job summary, together with your soft skills (e.g.
problem-solving capability, adaptability to change,
etc.).

18. Good communicator
Can work under pressure
Computer literate
Hardworking
Honest
Example:

19. Expertise and Achievement
This also refers to the ‘professional skills’
and ‘qualification’ of the applicant. It
includes personal and technical
skills including the certifications and
recognition received.

20. Leadership Skills
Leadership Awardee
April 2015.
Example:

21. Work Experience
This is also called "employment history," "relevant
experience", or "work history." Work experience is
a part of a résumé where the applicant states all
previous employment. If you have no work
experience yet, write first the educational
background, and include the optional
part Training and Seminar Attended.

22. Student Assistant
Laguna University
(June 2012 to July 2015)
Example:

23. Educational Background
The educational background section can also be
labeled as Academic, Academic Qualification or
Education and Certifications. Write the degree
together with your major, minor or concentration
(if there is any), school and year attended.

24.  Master of Arts in English
Laguna State Polytechnic University
2016 – present
 Bachelor of Secondary Education-Major in English
Laguna University
2011 – 2015
-Philippine Association For Teacher Education (PAFTE) Academic
Excellence Awardee
Example:

25. Tips
 Pass the resume with a cover letter. A cover letter gives the employer an
overview why they are receiving the resume, job posting the applicant is
applying for and the matching skills related to the position.
 A resume is used to apply for a job that contains a summary of an
applicant’s personal information, educational background, skills and work
experiences while a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is used to apply for an academic
training or grant that contains a detailed description of a person’s
educational background, academic credential, and achievement.
 It is optional to include the following sections on the resume: Training and
Seminars Attended, Activities and Honors and References.