The chronological resume is the best choice when applying for a professional position, except under very limited conditions.
This style of resume format focuses on work experience and education, with less focus on skills.
Only under the following circumstances should a functional resume be used when applying for a professional position:|
Lauren Greenwood
3349 Covington Avenue · New Haven, CT 55555 Telephone:1-555-555-1212 Home Email: laureng@somedomain.com Executive assistant with a wide range of administrative skills capable of consistently producing top quality work. Take charge style with the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced environment. Work well independently or as part of a team. Skilled in:
Bachelor of Arts— Business Administration — SUNY University, NewYork PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AMES CORPORATION, New Haven,CT 1999 to Present Executive Assistant Serve as executive assistant to Vice President of Sales. Accountabilities include leading new employee orientation and training temporary secretaries for the department. Also responsible for preparing and maintaining departmenta linformation such as expense reports and timesheets.
Fenton & Fenton, New Haven, CT 1994 to 1997 Administrative Assistant Managed the secretarial pool, consisting of 30 staff members, in the marketing division while providing administrative support for two department executives. Directed all aspects of the supervised secretarial staff’s workload, including distribution and monitoring of workload assignments.
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A combination resume format includes contact information as well as an objective; focusing on the best features of both the chronological and functional resume formats.
The combination professional resume gives the job seeker the opportunity to highlight their skills as well as their strong work experience and education.

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