How to Write a Combination Resume

Combination Resumes

Combination resumes merge the chronological and functional styles. It presents the knowledge, skills and abilities gained from work in a reverse-chronological order.

This resume type highlights your skills and experiences. The combination type of resume is best if you:

Wish to include volunteer or internship experience
Have a varied employment history
Are changing careers

Advantages:

Provides employers with the expected chronological format
Highlights your skills

Disadvantages:

Can be repetitious if similar functions or skills are utilized in different positions
May be longer than the chronological and functional formats

Combination Resume Sample

First Name Last Name XXXX St Orlando, FL 32805 (407) 555-0000 PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE An internal auditing position for either a large commercial organization or a governmental agency. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, Auburn AL, June 1988 Major in Accounting with minors in Human Relations and Computer Science. HONORS Beta Alpha Psi, National Accounting Honorary, 1986-88

WORK EXPERIENCE
	Skills
	Accounting	Designed internal auditing system. Maintained accounts payable and receivable and payroll records. Balanced monthly bank statements and prepared statements of receipts and disbursements.

	Administration & Supervision	Hired, trained and managed a clerical staff of 18. Assisted in recruitment and orientation of management trainees.

	Sales	Identified new clients through personal and phone contacts. Planned, organized, and implemented sales programs and presentations.

	Summary
	1998 – Present	Marketing Representative, Financial Research Systems, Orlando, FL

	1991 – 1998	Accounting Supervisor, Manatee Corporation, Atlanta, GA Administered bookkeeping functions in an electronic manufacturing firm. Assisted in the development of management training program.

	1988 – 1991	Bookkeeper, ACS Computer Software, Inc., Montgomery, AL Performed bookkeeping duties to assist accounting personnel.

	Interests	Biking and wind surfing

	References	Available upon request