Functional Resume

This style of resume may be the best for someone changing careers or reentering the workforce after a period of absence.

Pro: The functional resume organizes your experience according to specific skills or functions. Categories may include: Management Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Leadership Skills, etc.

Con: It does not highlight the settings in which those experiences were obtained. It is not a good style for someone remaining in their chosen field or someone with a strong work background. It fails to show the career maturity and depth of experience that a person has developed in his/her field. It can also be hard to follow and fails to associate a given skill with a particular job setting. Furthermore, recruiters tend to favor a chronological format.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND A FUNCTIONAL RESUME FORMAT AT THIS POINT IN YOUR CAREER. ONLY IN VERY UNUSUAL SITUATIONS ARE FUNCTIONAL RESUMES A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR YOU.

See the related file below to learn how to create a Functional Resume.

Functional Resume Format Sample