Boost Your Hiring Potential: Choosing the Ideal Resume Format

Posted by Bundaberg Resume on 30 Jan 2025

What is the best resume format? There are several options available depending on the work position and the experience on which option to select. The most common to choose from are: Reverse-Chronological, Functional, Combination.

Your resume is a crucial tool for job seeking and it’s essential that it’s clear and well-formatted. At Bundaberg Resume, we specialize in resume writing services to help you stand out from your competition. In this article, we’ll discuss the various types of resumes and provide strategies to pick the right one for you.

  1. Reverse-Chronological: This format is the most common and is the best for those with a solid work history. It lists your work experience in reverse-chronological order, with your most recent job at the top.
  2. Functional The format is ideal for people with a variety of or non-linear work experiences. It emphasizes your abilities and accomplishments, not your professional history.
  3. Combination: This format combines elements of the reverse-chronological and functional formats. It highlights your skills and accomplishments, while also listing your work history in reverse-chronological order.
  4. Tailor it to the job Make sure you tailor your resume to the specific job you’re applying for. Select a format that emphasizes the skills and experience that are relevant to the position.
  5. Get help from a professional: If you’re struggling with deciding on a format or need help in adjusting it to the task, consider seeking professional help by contacting Bundaberg Resume.

Each of the formats has its own advantages and drawbacks. The reverse-chronological format is best for those with a solid work history, the functional format is best for those with diverse or non-linear work experience, and the combination format is a good balance of both. Customize your resume to the job you’re applying to and seek professional help if needed. Bundaberg Resume can also assist you in creating an effective resume that highlights your talents and expertise.

Thank you to Jamie at Bundaberg Resume for the professional resume and selection criteria response. He was so professional and needless to say, i got the job.
Mandy Underwood
Fantastic people to deal with, fast efficient service. Tanja updated my very outdated resume and cover letter. Outstanding work! Thank you so much!
Dean Wale
Positive: Professionalism Amazing. Very Happy, looks fantastic :) Thanks so much.
Joe Magnus
A very professional service that achieves fantastic results. With my new look resume and cover letter, I applied for a job on Monday and had an offer by Friday. Highly recommended.
Joshua Booyens
I used Bundaberg Resume for a government role submission, which included a selection criteria response. I was very impressed and it landed me the job that i wanted. Thank you again.
Roger Berick
My resume was a complete mess, I sent my resume through and got a quick response from Tanja, she completely re-wrote the entire thing and turned it into a very impressive and professional document. awesome value for money and will not hesitate to get a cover letter written when the time comes. thank you so much.
sam valinouri
I found the service very professional and my new resume and cover letter are great. The team was very helpful and responsive to all of the questions i had.
Jodie Morris
I am very happy to have gone with Bundaberg resume. Great customer service, and the work they put in writing resumes and cover letters is outstanding. Thank you!
Edmon Toma
Excellent service, reasonable priced and very professional. Would highly recommend Bundaberg Resumes, Tania did an awesome job updating my hubby's resume so much so within hours of applying for positions using his new updated resume he received a call and in a couple of days had a job. #perthresume #coverletter #jobsearching #resumewriting
Genene McGroder
I was amazed how quickly and efficiently my request was making progress during COVID lockdown. First I made a contact in the chat where we had a short conversation. Then Tanja and Gemma from Bundaberg Resume contacted me over the phone where we discussed the particulars. I am good in my specialty, but writing resumes is not my strongest skill. As a result I got the resume and the cover letter reworked really well. I believe my chances of getting a good job got way better now than before.
Kateryna D
The Key to a Winning Resume: Choosing the Right Format for Your Career

Resume

We provide professional resume writing services.

The Key to a Winning Resume: Choosing the Right Format for Your Career

Cover Letter

We provide professional cover letter writing services.

The Key to a Winning Resume: Choosing the Right Format for Your Career

LinkedIn Profile

We provide professional linkedin profile writing services.

The Key to a Winning Resume: Choosing the Right Format for Your Career

Contact Us

Click the button below to get in touch.

About Us &

What We Do

We offer professional resume writing services and our highly seasoned resume writers will make sure your new resume stands out among the rest.

We are a team of highly qualified and seasoned HR professionals, recruiters, and consultants that are committed to delivering an excellent, well-written resume or cover letter.

We pride ourselves on our extensive understanding of best-practice hiring methodologies and Australian recruitment standards. Plus, our expertise in a wide range of industries and professions means that we can produce a high-quality, impactful resume that meets your personal requirements.

Our end goal is to provide you with an impressive, striking resume that is correctly optimised for success in the competitive Bundaberg job market.

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our services, so you can be confident that you will be happy with your new resume or cover letter.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Make an Enquiry

Request a Quote

Fill out the form below to get in touch or call us today on
1300 993 659