What is generally understood by a combination resume (of which there are many free samples available online), is one that includes
some elements of a chronological resume as well as a functional resume.
This is a combination resume format that includes
elements of a chronological resume format, listing dates of employment.
Not exact matches
While a functional
resume is a good option, especially if you have gaps
of employment in your
resume, a more successful modern
resume is a combination format with both
chronological and functional
elements.
While there's no one right way to craft a professional
resume, there are certain
elements that should be included no matter what style (
chronological or functional) you choose or what profession or industry you're a part
of.
The hybrid
resume format is a combination format that combines
elements of both the reverse
chronological and functional formats.
This is the
resume that combines the
elements of both reverse
chronological and functional formats.
A combined
resume combines the
elements of a functional and
chronological resume.
One example that crops up in many
resume advice sites and gets passed along by well - meaning friends, family members and colleagues is to use a reverse -
chronological format, i.e. the most - recent jobs listed first, instead
of a functional
resume structure, which describes your skills and experience without necessarily linking those
elements to dates or even employers.
The most effective
resume is a hybrid that combines both functional and
chronological information, with a summary section that outlines career highlights and key qualities and accomplishments, and a
chronological section that puts those
elements into context in well supported blurbs for each job title that not only state where you worked and when but also the nature
of your top achievements and details
of your job responsibilities.
A combination
resume is a hybrid, taking advantage
of the best
elements of the functional and
chronological formats.
Combination: Combines the best
elements of chronological and functional
resume formats.
If your relevant work experience is limited, a combination
resume format that includes
elements of both
chronological and functional formats is best.
Chronological resumes list positions in reverse chronological order, functional resumes sort work history by skill category, and combination resumes combine elements of the firs
Chronological resumes list positions in reverse
chronological order, functional resumes sort work history by skill category, and combination resumes combine elements of the firs
chronological order, functional
resumes sort work history by skill category, and combination
resumes combine
elements of the first two styles.
This format merges
elements of functional and
chronological resumes.
In the sample human resource
resume below, the benefits
of a
chronological resume functional
resume elements are clearly laid out.