如果你花些時間到Monster簡歷貼士和說明信貼士留言板上閱讀文章的話，你就會發現有些問題會一次又一次的出現。這些問題體現了許多人對於簡歷和說明信寫作一直存在很多疑惑。在這裡我們整理出了10個出現頻率最高的問題並且為大家逐一解答：
簡歷有哪些形式？
最常用的三種格式分別是倒敘型，功能型（“技能型”）和綜合型（“混合型”或者“改進時序型”）。這裡給出每一種格式的定義：
•倒敘型：倒敘型簡歷強調工作經歷，由教育背景和工作經歷部分開始，同時也提供全面的職業歷史資訊。倒敘型簡歷最適合那些有著穩定的工作經歷，沒有轉行的求職者。
•功能型：有跳槽經歷、較長時間沒有工作和轉行經歷的求職者通常會使用功能型簡歷。
•綜合性：對於大多數求職者來說這種格式是一個很好的選擇，因為綜合型簡歷開頭的資歷總結讓求職者能夠快速展示自己的賣點，吸引招聘經理繼續閱讀自己的簡歷。
我的簡歷是否應該只有一頁呢？
你不一定要這樣做。“簡歷一頁”規則不再適用了。經歷較少的應屆畢業生的簡歷也許一頁就夠了，但是對於經歷豐富的職業人員來說，簡歷通常需要兩頁或者更多。對於一份兩頁的簡歷，確保你最重要的資歷在第一頁上。
我該用哪種字型？
對於要以電子郵件形式寄出的電子格式的簡歷，選擇大多數電腦系統預設的標準的字型。可以選擇Arial、 Book Antiqua、Century Schoolbook、 Garamond、Tahoma、Times New Roman和Verdana等格式的字型。
寫簡歷的時候我應該使用哪種時態？
過去的工作經歷使用一般過去時。對於現在的工作，取得的成績應該使用一般過去時，而工作職責則應使用一般現在時。
簡歷當中要包含自己的薪金資訊麼？
不，除非你寫的是公職人員簡歷。指出過去的薪金情況或者現在的薪水要求可能會讓你失去獲得工作的機會。如果招聘者要求寫上期望工資，在你的說明信裡寫上像這樣的一句話：“如果我們彼此對對方都有興趣，我很高興我們能夠再談薪水的問題。”如果讓你給出一個數字會讓你有壓力，給出一個範圍，為你後來的協商留下回旋的'空間。
你也可以單獨建立一份薪金歷史單來概括你過去的收入情況。
我的簡歷應該附上一封說明信麼？
是的，一封好的說明信能夠幫助推銷你的優秀才能和展示你的專業水準。
如果我沒有做出過什麼成績，我的簡歷裡應該怎麼寫呢？
也許你覺得你只是做你該做的工作，但是想想如何讓你的工作表現能夠吸引你的未來老闆。問問你的同事或者主管你的表現如何，然後重新審查一下你的書面評價。你很可能會發現原來你其實有很多優異成績可以寫入簡歷。
我的簡歷需要“工作目標”這一部分麼？
你的簡歷應該強調自己的職業目標，這樣招聘經理才能夠快速的瞭解你的工作目的。但是，你不一定需要在簡歷當中包含一個正式的“工作目標”部分。你可以把你的目標合併到一個敘述性的資歷總結當中。使用“Monster簡歷製作程式”，它為你提供的選擇能夠派上用場。
我應該怎樣掩蓋自己工作經歷當中的斷層呢？
儘管大多數招聘者更喜歡那些工作經歷中沒有斷層的應聘者，但是隻有很少的一部分求職者擁有完全連續穩定的工作經歷。你不能夠改變過去，所以你的簡歷應該強調你能夠提供哪些東西。如果你參加過志願者工作、自學或者離職的正式培訓，把這些經歷寫入你的簡歷中。如果你長時間沒有工作，考慮使用功能型簡歷，這種格式的簡歷突出相關技能，而且降低了工作經歷在簡歷當中的重要性。
我要改行，那麼我的簡歷該怎麼寫呢？
你的改行簡歷應該突出與你的職業目標最為相關的那些資歷和條件。也許你的某些過渡性的技能、培訓、愛好以及其它的一些重要條件能夠讓招聘經理對你感興趣。你最好從Monster網上求職網頁上尋找工作開始，看看廣告上經常提到哪些資歷和條件。寫下你所符合的資格條件，並把這些體現在你的簡歷中。
Spend any time on the Monster Resume Tips and Cover Letter Tips message boards, and you'll start to see certain questions pop up again and again, representing time-honored uncertainties of resume and cover letter writing. We've consolidated the 10 most common ones and tell you how to handle each:
What Are the Different Resume Styles?
The three most common are reverse chronological, functional (AKA "skills") and combination (AKA "hybrid" or "modified chronological"). Here's a definition of each style:
•Reverse Chronological: With a focus on work history, a reverse chronological resume leads with education or work history and provides comprehensive employment history information. Reverse chronological resumes best suit those with a steady work history who are not changing careers.
•Functional: Functional resumes often are used by job seekers with issues such as job-hopping, extended employment gaps and career changing.
•Combination: This style is a good choice for most job seekers, because a qualifications summary at the top allows for a quick sell and entices hiring managers to continue reading.
Should I Keep My Resume to One Page?
Not necessarily. The one-page resume "rule" no longer applies. New graduates with limited experience might only require one page, but experienced professionals often need two pages or more. For a two-page resume, make sure your strongest credentials are on page one.
Which Font Should I Use?
For resumes in electronic format that will be emailed, select a font that's standard on most computer systems. Good choices include Arial, Book Antiqua, Century Schoolbook, Garamond, Tahoma, Times New Roman and Verdana.
What Tense Should I Write My Resume In?
Write previous jobs in past tense. For your current job, write accomplishments in past tense and job responsibilities in present tense.
Should I Include Salary Information On My Resume?
No, unless you are writing a federal resume. Indicating your salary history or requirements could eliminate you from consideration. If the employer requests salary requirements, acknowledge the request in your cover letter with a line like: "I would be happy to discuss my salary requirements after mutual interest has been established." If you feel pressed to give a number, provide a wide range to give you some wiggle room for future negotiations.
You can also create a salary history sheet, a separate document that outlines your earnings history.
Do I Need to Send a Cover Letter with My Resume?
Yes. A well-written cover letter is a chance to market your credentials and demonstrate professionalism.
How Do I Include Accomplishments When I Don't Have Any?
You may think you just do your job, but consider what makes your work performance valuable to a potential employer. Ask your coworkers or supervisors about your performance, and review your written evaluations. You'll probably find you indeed have strong accomplishments you can mention.
Do I Need an Objective Section?
Your resume must focus on a career goal so hiring managers immediately understand your job objective. However, you don't necessarily need to include a formal Objective section. Instead, incorporate your goal into a narrative qualifications summary. On the Monster Resume Builder, use the Objective field for your summary.
How Can I Hide Gaps in My Work History?
While most employers prefer applicants with no employment gaps, very few job seekers offer a perfectly steady work history. You can't change the past, so focus your resume on what you offer. If you participated in activities such as volunteer work, self-study or formal training while out of work, include them on your resume. If long-term gaps are an issue, consider a functional resume style, which emphasizes relevant skills while downplaying work chronology.
How Do I Write a Resume to Change Careers?
Your career-change resume should highlight your qualifications that are most relevant to your new career goal. You may have transferable skills, training, hobbies or other important credentials that will interest hiring managers. A good starting point is to research jobs by searching jobs on Monster and look for qualifications frequently mentioned in ads. Write down your matching qualifications, and work them into your resume.
