5 Types of Resume
As mentioned, resumes differ by country and industry, but in Canada there are four resume styles: Chronological, Functional, Combination, and Curricula Vitae. You will want to select the style based on the position you’re applying for and your level of experience.
To help you understand the differences between each resume format and decide which is the best fit for you, here’s a detailed breakdown:
The chart below provides a quick comparison between the four styles. Many of the sections are the same, or have minor differences, the next section will explain some of these sections and give examples of how it might look. The order listed for these is their traditional order, but you may be using a different layout.
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Chronological |
Functional |
Combination |
Curricula Vitae |
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General Contact Information |
General Contact Information |
General Contact Information |
Full Contact Information |
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Objective Statement |
Objective Statement |
Objective Statement |
Education |
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Summary of Qualifications |
Summary of Qualifications |
Summary of Qualifications |
Academic appointments (if any) |
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Work Experience
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Skills & Accomplishments |
Skills & Accomplishments |
Areas of Teaching |
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Education & Training (for new or recent grads this will go before work experience) |
Work/Volunteer History (optional) |
Work History |
Professional Employment |
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Volunteer/Interests (optional) |
Education/Training |
Education/Training |
Publications |
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Awards and Achievements (optional) |
Interests (optional) |
Volunteer/Interests (optional) |
Presentations |
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References (optional) |
References |
References |
Research Funding/Grants/Honours/Awards |
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Service |
