A simple way to Write a Resume

What is a resume?

A resume summarizes your work experience, education, awards, and other qualifications for a job you are applying for. You can write your resume in resume form or resume format. A resume is not the same as a curriculum vitae (CV). While both have information about who you are and your experience, a CV lists more details about what you have done in your life.

Resume-form vs. resume-format

There are two main types of resume – Resume-form and resume format.

Resume Formats   The resume formats are very common professional resume styles most employers use today. They are chronological, functional, combination, or hybrid.

Chronological Format: This type of resume contains all the relevant employment history in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent job first.

Functional Format: This resume format focuses on your skills and experience rather than your work history. It is best suited for people who have gaps in their work history, is changing careers, or are new to the workforce.

Combination Format: This resume format is a mix of chronological and functional resume formats. It highlights both your skills and experience, as well as your work history.

Hybrid Format: This resume format is a combination of the chronological, functional, and combination resumes formats. It is perfect for people who want to highlight all of their skills and experience, as well as their work history.

Resume-form

The resume-form resume layout can be used by anyone with a moderate amount of experience and no gaps in their work history. It is a simple, easy-to-read resume layout that will make your resume stand out from the crowd.

How to write a resume-form resume:

1. Start by heading your resume with your name, address, email, and phone number.
2. Next, list your education and work experience in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent job first.
3. Include the dates you worked at each job and the company’s name and location.
4. Under each job, list your responsibilities and achievements.
5. Finish up by listing your skills and other qualifications.
6. Save your resume as a PDF or Word document and email it to potential employers.

Sections of a resume-form resume:

There are four main resume sections. If you’re writing a resume, you’ll rely on these resume sections and the resume headings within them. You can add more resume sections if there’s additional information about your employment history or skills you rely on while applying. The four resume sections include:

1. A) Education and training – list degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses completed throughout your life under this section. You can add more than one education section if you’d like to highlight certain achievements, such as scholarships or extracurricular activities.
2. B) Work Experience – list each job title, company name, and location in reverse chronological order
3. C) Skills – list some of the main skills that are relevant to the job you’re applying for under this section.
4. D) Personal Profile/Objective – in a few sentences, state what you are looking for in a job and why the employer should consider you for the role.