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List and describe the three methods for organizing a résumé along with their advantages and disadvantages.
On Jul 05, 2024
1. Chronological-lists your employment history starting with the most recent job first. Advantages include: employers are familiar with it, it highlights growth and career progression, and it emphasizes continuity and stability. Disadvantages: it draws attention to gaps in your employment history.
2. Functional-lists your skills and accomplishments. Advantages include: employers can quickly see what you can do, you can emphasize earlier job experience, and de-emphasize any lack of career progress or lengthy unemployment. Disadvantages: employers tend to assume that you are trying to hide something; it is harder for employers to quickly determine your employment history.
3. Combination-includes features of both chronological and functional approaches. Advantages include: you can highlight both your skills and your employment history. Disadvantages: employers are somewhat unfamiliar with it, it can be repetitious and longer than other formats.