In: Operations Management
1. How do chronological and functional resumes differ?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of EACH style?
3. What style of resume do you currently use when applying for jobs?
Q1) Chronological resume contains a chronological listing of the work history of an individual from most recent to past experience and the corresponding accomplishments in each of the experiences. The work experience is followed by the educational qualifications and related details.
Functional resume highlights the individual's abilities and skills as opposed to the chronological work history. It divides the work experience, educational qualifications, interests and accomplishments by dividing them into categories. The work experience is usually kept at the bottom of the resume.
Q2) Advantages of Chronological Resume include -
Disadvantages of Chronological resume include -
Advantages of Functional Resume include -
Disadvantages of Functional Resume include -
Q3) I use chronological resume currently while aplying for jobs as I prefer to continue in the same career path and clearly wants to display the experience and work history to the potential employers.