Writing resumes is often a subject that strikes fear in many people’s hearts. Perhaps it is the idea of writing period that has people up in arms. It really is not as difficult as one might think. After all, it is simply a list of your experience, skills, education and work history. The problem may be the proper type of curriculum vitae for your job skills. It may also be that it needs to be in a proper format with the correct fonts and indentions.

Whatever the reason, many people panic when it comes time to send out a new one or simply update an older curriculum vitae. There is really nothing to fear once you know the basics. If all else fails you can always hire someone to write your resume for you. In this article we will cover some of the basics of writing a curriculum vitae as well as the types of styles resumes come in and when you should use a certain type of resume for your work experience.

What style should I use for my resume?

That depends on your experience, job history and type of employment you are seeking. If you are looking to remain in your current job field you may want to consider a Chronological resume. If you are simply updating a resume and not looking to change jobs, a Combination resume or Functional resume works best. In the case of learning new job skills or gaining education you will want to use the Functional resume style.

When should I send a cover letter?

You should always send a cover letter. Even if you have filled out an online application with a career service such as Hot Jobs or Monster.com you need to create a cover letter that will go along with your resume. It is very professional and important to introduce yourself to the person who will be reviewing your resume. Far too many resumes get ignored because the person did not send a cover letter along with their resume.

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