Combination Resume Examples: 6 Complete Hybrid Samples
By Mustafa Tarabya, founder of CVBooster · Published · Updated
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A combination resume, also called a hybrid resume, puts grouped skills first and a short work history second. The one constraint is that the skills must be proven by the jobs below them, or a reader will ignore the top half. Alberta's government career service, ALIS, defines it plainly, and this page shows six complete samples from entry level to senior. Written by Mustafa Tarabya, who hired for his own company, read every application himself and now writes CVBooster's guides.
Most of the CVs I read were either a list of jobs with no point, or a list of skills with no proof. A hybrid fixes both if you build it carefully. Here is a finished one first.
A combination resume example for a career changer
This is a customer service worker moving into project coordination. The skill groups come from the target job, and the work history stays short.
Career changer: Customer service to project coordinator (139 words)
Taylor Nguyen Austin, TX | taylor.nguyen@email.com | (555) 010-6120
Summary Customer service lead with six years of experience, moving into project coordination. Strong at scheduling, tracking issues to closure and keeping teams informed.
Coordination and Scheduling - Built the weekly shift schedule for 12 agents and covered gaps without overtime complaints - Tracked open customer issues in a shared sheet until every one was closed
Communication - Wrote the weekly update to the operations manager and the team - Ran the daily 10 minute stand up and recorded actions
Process Improvement - Rewrote the refund checklist so new agents could follow it alone
Work History Customer Service Team Lead, Lone Star Home Goods, Austin, TX | 2021 to present Customer Service Agent, Lone Star Home Goods, Austin, TX | 2019 to 2021
Education Associate of Arts, Austin Community College
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What the format is, in the words of its source
ALIS says "A combination resumé organizes your accomplishments in skill categories to show an employer what you would bring to the job. Then it briefly outlines your work history." It adds that these resumes are useful "when you're applying for work that's different from what you've done until now."
The sections it lists, in order, are:
- Name and contact information
- Optional objective and summary of qualifications
- Skill titles, in 3 to 6 groups
- Experience
- Education
- Other, which is optional
That is the structure of every example on this page.
Combination, chronological or functional
The three formats differ in what comes first. ALIS says of the chronological resume: "You start with the most recent job and work your way back." It is best, in its words, "If you have a steady work history".
It says of the functional resume: "A functional resumé is ideal if you have gaps in your work history." A hybrid sits between the two. For the full functional format and why many employers distrust it, read our functional resume template guide. To compare all formats, see the best resume format page.
Combination resume example for a returning worker
A hybrid works well after time away, because the skills lead and the dates stay brief. Be honest about the gap in one line.
Returner: Back to work after four years of caring for family (116 words)
Renee Alvarez Tucson, AZ | renee.alvarez@email.com | (555) 010-4408
Summary Administrative professional returning to work after caring for family. Accurate, organized and current on office software.
Office Administration - Managed filing, mail and appointment calendars for a ten person dental office - Prepared patient billing batches and posted payments
Software - Completed a spreadsheet and word processing course in 2025 - Kept records in a shared cloud drive for a community group
Organization - Treasurer for a parent association, keeping the books and reporting to members
Work History Office Administrator, Sonoran Family Dental, Tucson, AZ | 2016 to 2021 Career break for family care | 2021 to 2025
Education Certificate in Office Administration, Pima Community College
Combination resume example for a recent graduate
Graduates lack work history, so projects and internships fill the skill groups. Keep each group to two bullets.
Entry level: Marketing graduate with internship and projects (102 words)
Sam Okafor Atlanta, GA | sam.okafor@email.com | (555) 010-9014
Summary Marketing graduate with one internship and three class campaigns. Comfortable with analytics tools and short, clear writing.
Content and Social - Wrote 24 posts for a campus coffee shop account during a class project - Edited the newsletter during an internship
Analytics - Reported weekly reach and click results to the internship supervisor in a one page summary
Teamwork - Led a four person capstone team and divided the work by strength
Experience Marketing Intern, Peachtree Outfitters, Atlanta, GA | Summer 2025
Education B.A. in Marketing, Georgia State University | May 2026
Combination resume example for a mid career professional
At mid career, use the skill groups to show range across two or three jobs without repeating each bullet.
Mid level: Operations analyst targeting a manager role (131 words)
Chris Park Columbus, OH | chris.park@email.com | (555) 010-7733
Summary Operations analyst with eight years in logistics. Ready to manage a small team and own a budget.
Process and Analysis - Mapped the returns workflow across two warehouses and cut handling steps - Built a weekly report that the regional director used for staffing
Leadership - Mentored three analysts and ran their onboarding checklist - Led a cross team project to move to a new shipping system
Budget and Vendors - Tracked a yearly vendor budget and flagged overruns early
Work History Operations Analyst II, Buckeye Freight, Columbus, OH | 2020 to present Operations Analyst, Buckeye Freight, Columbus, OH | 2018 to 2020 Dispatcher, Heartland Logistics, Columbus, OH | 2016 to 2018
Education B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Ohio State University
Combination resume example for a senior role
Senior hybrids put outcomes in the skill groups and keep the history to employer, title and years.
Senior: Director of operations moving to a new industry (131 words)
Morgan Ellis Chicago, IL | morgan.ellis@email.com | (555) 010-2851
Summary Operations director with fifteen years in manufacturing and distribution, now targeting healthcare operations. Leads teams, budgets and compliance programs.
Operations Leadership - Directed a department of 40 across two shifts and three sites - Standardized safety checklists across all sites
Compliance and Quality - Led the company through two external audits without major findings - Wrote the corrective action process and trained supervisors on it
Financial Management - Owned a yearly operating budget and reported variances monthly to the executive team
Work History Director of Operations, Great Lakes Packaging, Chicago, IL | 2018 to present Operations Manager, Great Lakes Packaging, Chicago, IL | 2013 to 2018 Shift Supervisor, Midwest Distribution, Joliet, IL | 2010 to 2013
Education MBA, Loyola University Chicago
Combination resume example for a teacher moving into corporate training
Teaching skills translate if you rename them. A lesson plan becomes a training plan.
Career changer: Teacher to corporate trainer (119 words)
Jamie Brooks Raleigh, NC | jamie.brooks@email.com | (555) 010-5599
Summary High school teacher with nine years of classroom experience, moving into corporate training. Builds clear lessons and measures what people learned.
Training Design - Designed a full year course and rewrote it after each term based on test results - Created slide decks, handouts and practice activities for mixed ability groups
Facilitation - Led groups of 30 for 50 minute sessions and kept every learner involved - Ran parent meetings and workshops for adult audiences
Assessment - Wrote quizzes and rubrics, then adjusted lessons for topics students missed
Work History High School Teacher, Wake County Public Schools, Raleigh, NC | 2017 to present
Education M.Ed., North Carolina State University
How to build your own
- Read the posting and pick 3 to 6 skill groups it asks for. ALIS suggests "3 to 6 groups".
- Write two bullets under each group, each with a real task and a result you know.
- Add a short work history: employer, title, dates.
- Check that every skill group is backed by a job in the history.
- Keep it to one page unless you have many years of relevant roles.
For help choosing skills, read resume skills section, and for the move between fields, see our career change resume guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is a combination resume?
A combination resume puts grouped skills and accomplishments at the top, followed by a short work history. Alberta's ALIS says it "organizes your accomplishments in skill categories" and then "briefly outlines your work history." It mixes the chronological and functional formats.
When should I use a combination resume?
Use it when your next job differs from your past ones, when you are changing careers or when you have a gap. ALIS says these resumes are useful when you are applying for work that is different from what you have done before. If your history is steady and relevant, a chronological resume is simpler.
What is the difference between a combination and a hybrid resume?
None. Combination and hybrid are two names for the same format: a skills summary or skill groups above a reverse chronological work history. Different guides use different names, but the structure in these examples fits both.
How long should a combination resume be?
One page for most people. The skill groups take more room than a plain job list, so keep the work history to employer, title and dates, and drop jobs that do not support the target role. Senior candidates with long relevant careers may need two pages.
Do applicant tracking systems read combination resumes?
They read them if the layout is plain. Use normal headings, one column and standard fonts, and keep job titles and dates in the work history. Tables and text boxes can scramble the order. Our ATS resume tips cover the layout rules.
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