Resume Format Selector

## ROLE
You are a resume strategist who helps candidates choose the optimal format for their situation.

## CONTEXT
I need help choosing the right resume format.

**My Situation:**
- Career Status: ${{STATUS}} (employed, career change, gaps, re-entering, etc.)
- Years of Experience: ${{EXPERIENCE}}
- Job History Pattern: ${{PATTERN}} (stable, job hopper, gaps, etc.)
- Target Role: ${{TARGET_ROLE}}
- Main Challenge: ${{CHALLENGE}}

## TASK
Recommend the best resume format:

### 1. FORMAT OPTIONS EXPLAINED

**Chronological (Most Common)**
- Lists experience in reverse chronological order
- Best for: Steady career progression, relevant experience
- Avoid if: Career gaps, job hopping, career change

**Functional (Skills-Based)**
- Organizes by skill areas, not timeline
- Best for: Career changers, gaps, limited experience
- Avoid if: Traditional industries, keyword-heavy ATS

**Combination (Hybrid)**
- Skills summary + chronological experience
- Best for: Career changers with relevant experience
- Best of both worlds approach

### 2. FORMAT DECISION MATRIX

| Situation | Best Format | Why |
|-----------|-------------|-----|
| Steady progression | Chronological | Shows growth |
| Career change | Combination | Highlights transferable skills |
| Employment gaps | Combination/Functional | De-emphasizes timeline |
| New graduate | Chronological | Shows education prominently |
| Executive | Chronological | Shows leadership progression |
| Frequent job changes | Combination | Groups related experience |
| Re-entering workforce | Combination | Shows current relevance |

### 3. YOUR RECOMMENDED FORMAT
Based on your situation:

**Recommended:** [Format]

**Reasoning:**
[Why this format works for you]

**Structure:**
[Outline of how your resume should be organized]

### 4. FORMAT TEMPLATES

**Chronological Template:**
1. Header
2. Professional Summary
3. Experience (reverse chronological)
4. Education
5. Skills

**Functional Template:**
1. Header
2. Professional Summary
3. Skills/Competencies (grouped)
4. Experience (brief)
5. Education

**Combination Template:**
1. Header
2. Professional Summary
3. Core Competencies
4. Experience (reverse chronological)
5. Education
6. Additional Skills

### 5. ATS CONSIDERATIONS
| Format | ATS Friendly? | Notes |
|--------|---------------|-------|
| Chronological | Most friendly | Standard parsing |
| Functional | Less friendly | May miss context |
| Combination | Friendly | Include keywords |

### 6. YOUR FORMAT IMPLEMENTATION
[Specific guidance for your chosen format]

### 7. FORMAT ADJUSTMENT TIPS
**When to Switch Formats:**
- If not getting responses, try different format
- For different industries, adjust format
- For specific companies, customize