Maximizing Your Chances: Choosing the Right Resume Format

Posted by Traralgon Resume on 19 Jul 2025

What is the best resume format? There are many options to choose from and it depends on the job position and your experience as to which to choose. The most common to choose from are: Reverse-Chronological, Functional, Combination.

Your resume is a crucial tool for job seeking and it’s crucial that it’s easily read and formatted. We at Traralgon Resume, we specialize in resume writing services to ensure that you stand out the rest of the applicants. In this article, we will explain the different types of resumes and provide strategies to pick the one that is best 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 who have diverse or non-linear experiences in their work. It emphasizes your abilities and achievements, not your past work 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. Customize it for the job Make sure you tailor your resume to the specific job you’re applying to. Make sure you choose a format that highlights the qualifications and experiences that are relevant to the job.
  5. Get help from a professional: If you’re having trouble choosing an appropriate format or need assistance adapting it to your needs seek out professional assistance through Traralgon Resume.

Each of these 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. Create a resume that is customized to the job you’re applying to and take professional advice if you require it. Traralgon Resume can also assist you in creating an effective resume format that showcases your talents and expertise.

Tanja and the rest of the team are professionals and amazing. I had issues, but they went out of their way to help. To ensure my resume is quality and the best. Tanja is a supersta. Her work is second to none. I would recommend anyone that’s needing an updated resume to go to them. Best in Traralgon.
KB B
These guys are amazing in what they do. I used them in the last few days to apply for a government role & they will present you with the absolute best foot forward. Highly recommend them.
Jodie Laube
I wanted to apply for a last minute job and these guys were so helpful to prioritising my application needs. The results provided were outstanding and achieved a level well above my expectations and what I was capable of writing myself. Quite possibly one of the best investments I have made in my professional career development. I highy recommend their services.
Robert Staff
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Thank you to a great Team who have been a terrific help and so efficient. Sonia
Sonia Phillips
Very well detailed resume written by Tanja, beyond my expectations.
Luke C
Highly recommended. Tanja have done a fantastic job with my CV, Cover letter and selection criteria. They’re looking fantastic and well detailed. Thank you
Abbi Abbi
Thank you very much for a very fast, professional service from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Marcus Schirms
I am very happy to have gone with Traralgon resume. Great customer service, and the work they put in writing resumes and cover letters is outstanding. Thank you!
Edmon Toma
I used Traralgon 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
Thank you to Jamie at Traralgon Resume for the professional resume and selection criteria response. He was so professional and needless to say, i got the job.
Mandy Underwood
Landing Your Dream Job: A Guide to Resume Formats

Resume

We provide professional resume writing services.

Landing Your Dream Job: A Guide to Resume Formats

Cover Letter

We provide professional cover letter writing services.

Landing Your Dream Job: A Guide to Resume Formats

LinkedIn Profile

We provide professional linkedin profile writing services.

Landing Your Dream Job: A Guide to Resume Formats

Contact Us

Click the button below to get in touch.

About Us &

What We Do

We provide expert resume writing services and our very experienced resume writers will make sure that your new resume stands out from the rest.

We’re a team of highly certified and experienced Recruiters, consultants and HR Professionals who are dedicated to providing you with an exceptional, well-written cover letter or resume.

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

Our end goal is to deliver you with an impressive, striking resume that is correctly maximised for success in Traralgon‘s competitive job market.

We provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our writing services, so you can be sure that you will be fully satisfied 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 648 974