 Hi and welcome to Resumes. Here's where we're going. What are the differences between functional, reverse chronological, combination, targeted, and scannable resumes, and what features are required in each type of resume? A resume is a document that summarizes your education, skills, talents, employment history, and experiences in a clear and concise format for potential employers. A resume has three main purposes. First, to represent your professional information in writing. Second, to demonstrate the relationship between your professional information and the problem or challenge the potential employer hopes to solve or address, often represented in the form of a job description or duties. Third, to get you an interview by clearly demonstrating you meet the minimum qualifications and have the professional background to help the organization meet its goals. The main parts of a resume include your contact information, the objective or goal, your education, and your work experience. I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. Michael Jordan. This quote embodies the perseverance required to get the job you want. Five types of resumes. Reverse chronological. Reverse chronological resumes are also called reverse time order, focus on work history. Functional. Functional resumes also called competency-based resumes focus on skills. Combination. A combination resume lists your skills and experience first, then employment history and education. Targeted. A targeted resume is a custom document that specifically highlights the experience and skills that are relevant to the job. This is one of the most requested kinds of resumes. Scannable. A scannable resume is specifically formatted to be read by a scanner and converted to digital information. Maximize scannable resume content. Use keywords. Incorporate the language of the job description. Insert a keyword section. Make it easy to read. Be sure to consider printing, packaging, and delivery. So to review, a resume will represent your skills, education, and experience in your absence. Businesses increasingly scan our digitized resumes into searchable databases.