| A | B |
| Work experience is presented in reverse chronological order, with the most recent work first | Chronological Resume |
| Resume present on the Web, in the body of an e-mail message or as an attachment | Electronic Resume |
| An application that is provided the job applicant by the organization where he or she is applying | Employment Application |
| One sent on the Web to prospective employers | ePortfolio |
| An interview conducted by the employer as an employee leaves a job | Exit Interview |
| The employer pays the fee rather than the job applicant | Fee-paid |
| The functional resume allows an applicant to concentrate on skills and abilities that are applicable to the job sought by presenting the applicant's education, experiences, & activities in categories that support career goals | Functional Resume |
| Any face-to-face contact with a person who hires or supervises a person with the appropriate skills - even if they are not presently able to extend a job offer | Networking |
| A compilation of samples of your work | Portfolio |
| Agencies that charge a fee for their services | Private Employment Agencies |
| Concise statement of your background, education, skills, and experiences | Resume |
| Employment agencies support by tax dollars from the state | State-operated Employment Agencies |
| This resume allows a job applicant to target a specific position through the use of an objective | Targeted/Combination Resume |
| Being interviewed via technology by an interviewer or interviewers at a distant location | Virtual Interview |