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Choosing the right format might seem like child’s play to a lot of job seekers. I mean, how many good choices are there really? The answer depends on your own unique situation.

Let’s start with the resume format most loved by human resources: the combination format. It’s basically the format that you see the most and is very effective when it’s used in the right situation.

What is the right situation? Basically if you have the ‘perfect’ job history – no gaps, not a ton of job-hopping – then this will work for you. After your contact information, the executive summary is at the top, followed by some career highlights, then your jobs and positions (along with achievements and responsibilities), followed by awards, professional affiliations and education.

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