Commonly written form of personal resume?

Generally speaking, CVs can be categorized into the following three forms:

CV Form 1: Chronological

The chronological CV is best for those who want to find a job in the same kind of occupation as their previous one. If your work history includes a succession of clearly defined and understandable occupations; such as teaching, accounting, etc., a chronological or traditional resume is the best way to demonstrate your skills. This type of resume is straightforward, concise, and if handled correctly, the entire resume will appear strong, credible and persuasive.

This type of resume lists your work history in chronological order. First list the title of your most recent job, then list past job titles in reverse chronological order. As a general rule, a job CV should not cover more than ten years, unless you have been in a particular position for a longer period of time, or you have more than ten years of relevant work experience.

Personal resume form 2: functional / skill-based

Functional or skill-based personal resume for those who change jobs frequently, a combination of skills from several previous jobs used in the new job, or the new retraining education to obtain new skills, is the most suitable.

Functional resumes emphasize strengths and accomplishments rather than merely listing chronological work history. It is called a functional personal resume because it is written by function or skill rather than by time period, job title or company name. This type of personal resume is better for those who have had an erratic work history or have worked in multiple positions.

Resume Form 3: Composite Resume

This type of resume includes the elements of a functional/skills-based resume, followed by an abbreviated chronological job resume that includes job title, employer's name, and dates of hire. A composite CV combines the best of both types of CVs and is suitable for most job seekers. It highlights your skills and provides a past employer's perspective on your past work experience.

Sending a cover letter

Send your resume and cover letter to the head or manager of the department you are interested in. Take care to check his/her name, title and honorifics (Dr., Mr., Mrs., Miss or Ms.). Be sure the spelling is accurate. Except in cases where you only know the person's P.O. Box number, it is best not to write on the envelope: ? To whom it may concern? or ? To whom it may concern.

Although personnel departments sometimes conduct preliminary interviews with candidates, it's better to send your resume and cover letter to the person you'll be working for. If you're applying for a position at a large company that has multiple positions available, send a resume and cover letter to the head of each department. This way, you will have flexibility in stating your career objective on your job resume.