There's only one good format for a resume Depending on your background relating to the job you want to get, it may be more appropriate to write a certain kind of resume. The chronological resume lists credentials, education, and work experience in chronological sequence with the most recent job listed first. This type of resume is appropriate if you have past experience in a field in which you would like to remain. The functional resume lists credentials, education, skills groups and a brief chronological list of past work experiences. This type of resume is good if you are entering a new field, or are new to the workplace.
First impressions are critical to the hiring process.
The resume is a symbol of who you are. While content is important, if your resume has misspelled words or coffee stains, it is a reflection of your inattentiveness to this presentation of yourself. One resume should meet all your needs Not necessarily. A resume is written to present qualifications for a certain job or field. If you are looking for work in more than one field, i.e. biology and teaching, you may write two different resumes emphasizing different skills.