Know Which Résumé Format is Required

The traditional résumé format is typically what is used for jobs in the “everyday” world including corporate, trade-skilled, and civilian jobs in general. When looking at traditional résumés, the chronological format is what’s most familiar to employers. It’s a chronological listing of employment with a bulleted list of accomplishments (not just job duties or responsibilities). A skills-based résumé starts with a professional summary of how you, the job seeker, are a good fit for the posted job description, followed by a bulleted list of skills as they relate to the posted job. A curriculum vitae (CV) is usually always used for academic positions. If you have a master’s degree or if you’re a doctoral candidate seeking a position at a university or research facility, you may be required to present a CV. These will be much more detailed than a traditional résumé. They can also include personal information such as date of birth and social security number. You would also include research thesis information or published works. The federal résumé is also a lengthier document than the traditional résumé. These résumés are for required for jobs in the government sector. They can also include personal information and contact info for previous employers. Military veterans often develop a federal résumé since they have preference in the hiring process of government agencies.