Choosing the right Resume template for your selection criteria is essential when applying for jobs in the government sector or any job for that matter. The right selection could be the difference between getting that first interview and being thrown in the bin with the rejections.

So you should know the different types and why you should choose them. For an easy to use software solution check out the Selection Criteria Writer which generates Cover letters as well as your resume.

There are three different types of Resume

• Functional
• Chronological
• Combination or Hybrid

Function Resume – A functional resume groups your work experiences by skills and abilities rather than specific positions. This is the type of Resume you would go for if you have been a job hopper or been out of work like back to work mums.

The reason for this is because you are highlighting your skills and abilities rather than your employment record, this makes it harder for your prospective employer to find gaps in your employment. Further down the page is an example of a Functional Resume and a template you can download, if you use the template please let us know what you think by leaving a comment.

Chronological Resume – This is the preferred Style of resume as it presents your employment history in reverse chronological order, with your most recent job being first. This makes it easier for the panel or potential employer to see a natural progression in your career.  This is the best format for you to use if you feel that there are a good natural progression, don’t use this format if you are over qualified or have employment gaps. There is also an example and download for the Chronological Resume template further down the page.
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Combination or Hybrid Resume – As the name suggests this style if a combination of both Chronological and functional styles. This format highlights your strengths by presenting your skills, abilities and experiences at the beginning and towards the end you finish with your chronological list.

Functional

FIRSTNAME LASTNAME

Street address | suburb state postcode | phone number | mobile number | email address

OBJECTIVE/

Write a paragraph or two that summarises your career objective.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Outline a summary of your key qualifications
• That relate specifically to the position you are applying for
• This is where you focus on the key skills
• That will be of benefit to the position
• And organisation that is offering the position

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Field or area of accomplishment e.g sales and marketing

• Duty / responsibility / achievement
• Duty / responsibility / achievement
• Duty / responsibility / achievement

Field or area of accomplishment e.g leadership and management

• Duty / responsibility / achievement
• Duty / responsibility / achievement
• Duty / responsibility / achievement

Field or area of accomplishment e.g financial budgeting

• Duty / responsibility / achievement
• Duty / responsibility / achievement
• Duty / responsibility / achievement

Chronological

COMPANY NAME Dates of Employment

Position Title

Brief 1-2 sentence description of your role including why you were recruited / what your main priority or goal was / what your main achievement was.

Responsible for ….(introduce responsibilities):

• Responsibility / achievement
• Responsibility / achievement
• Responsibility / achievement

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