Hybrid Resume Format

Hybrid Resume

The hybrid resume format integrates different resume formats. This optimizes the use of the resume in terms of highlighting the main components of a person’s career that may not be presented well in an otherwise single resume format. This format may be a combination of chronological and functional, chronological and professional, and so on.

This example presents a hybrid of the functional and chronological formats. This works basically like a functional resume, but with supplementary elements of the chronological format. The main reason for this delves on the reputation of the functional format among various employers. Many of them dislike the functional format, but many job seekers see the need for it because of their experience background. Thus, they still highlight the skills, but present the work history at the end of the resume. This is the hybrid format in order to make it more acceptable to employers.

First, present your objective, followed by the educational background. The main section tackles your important skills. Consider the skills needed in the job that you are applying for and focus on them. This gives you better platform on your prospect job and employer. Finally, present your educational history. You need not elaborate on them because you have already presented your skills in the main section.

Hybrid Resume Format and Example

Gregory Reynolds

274 5^th Avenue Bismarck

North Dakota, USA

(012) 345 6789

gregory.reynolds@aol.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking an entry-level position in Marketing where my skills can be used and developed effectively

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Certificate Course in Marketing                                Nov – Dec 2008

Business Solutions Training Center

North Dakota, USA

• Basic Marketing Principles, 48 hours
• Corporate Level Marketing, 72 hours
• Marketing Strategies, 72 hours
• Integrated Marketing Communications, 72 hours
• Marketing Cases, 72 hours

Bachelor of Science in Philosophy        2000 – 2004

University of Bismarck

North Dakota, USA

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• Major: Philosophy
• Minors: French and Public Relations
• Graduated with honors
• Dean’s Lister for 6 semesters

SKILLS

• Marketing
• Knowledgeable in different marketing strategies employed in different levels of business
• Skillful in making basic marketing strategies using different tools
• Knowledgeable in the principles of marketing and strategies
• Knows how to formulate integrated marketing communication tools appropriate for a particular product
• Skillful in dealing with different cases in marketing and applying the right marketing strategy
• Skillful in problem solving using marketing strategies and principles

Communication

• Has excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent in public relations functions
• Fluent in English and French, both written and oral
• Call Center Agent of the Month, January 2005
• Customer’s Choice Award, May 2007
• Debater of the Year, University of Bismarck, 2004
• 3^rd Place winner, Public Speaking Contest, 2003

Computer

• Knowledgeable in MS Applications
• Proficient in MS Office
• Skillful in Adobe Photoshop
• Knowledgeable in basic troubleshooting

Other Skills

• Good in basketball
• Skillful in singing and dancing

WORK HISTORY

Call Center Team Leader          2007 – present

IBM Customer Support

North Dakota, USA

Call Center Agent                2004 – 2007

IBM Customer Support

North Dakota, USA

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth  26 December 1985

Civil Status  Single

Citizenship  American

REFERENCE

Available upon request

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