I.  The Chronological Résumé

A.  Strengths

1.  Most Conventional (probably changing)
2.  Shows a Consistent Work Record
3.  Demonstrates Professional Progress

B.  Weaknesses

1.  Shows and Inconsistent Work Record
2.  Shows Professional Reversals
3.  Inflexible:  Doesn't Allow One to Highlight Assets
4.  Particularly Weak for the Inexperienced Applicant
 

A.  Strengths

1.  Highlight Abilities and Particular Experiences
2.  De-emphasizes Whens and Wheres of Employment Experience

B.  Weaknesses

1.  Depends on Good Categories
2.  Tends to be Redundant
3.  Tempts one Towards Hype
 

A.  Strengths

1.  Allows One to Draw Attention to Impressive Titles Within a Particular Field
2.  Lends Self to those Who Already have Management Level Experience

B.  Weakness:  Need to have some Prestigious Titles
 

A.  Objective

1.  Optional
2.  Strengths:

a.  Good Way to Signal your Knowledge of Company and the Position
b.  Demonstrates that you're Goal Oriented
c.  Good Way to Signal that You can Afford to be Choosy

3.  Weaknesses:  too Vague, too Narrow, too Predictable

B.  G.P.A..

1.  Optional
2.  Use Only if You Think it Will Impress the Reader
3.  Consider G.P.A.. for Major or Area of Emphasis if it Will be Impressive