What is a functional resume?

1. Resume Writing Workshop
Back to the Basics…

2. Functional Resume
When would you be more apt to use a
functional resume versus a chronological
resume style?
 New to the work force (High School or
College Graduate, New Career
field, Military Transitioner, Homemaker or
Previous Volunteer) and you need to
highlight the skills you do possess.
 Your work history is lengthy and there is no
direct rhythm to it (no clear-cut path).
 Over qualified.

3. Functional Resume
 BEAWARE!! Functional Resumes are often a
turnoff because it leaves the hiring manager
guessing at your employment dates.
 If you decide that the functional resume is the
way to go, be sure and include your dates
within an Employment History section
following your Employment Highlights section.
 Another way to disclose your skill or highlight
dates is to put it in parenthesis within your
Employment Highlight section.
Take away the guess work.

4. Layout
 White Space is important on the
resume. It allows the eyes to focus and
to not over stimulate the reader.
 Use Bullet Points
 Font
 Not too large, not too small
 Consistent throughout
 Not too fancy

5. Objective
Yes or No
Career change – Yes

6. Recession Proof Resumes
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Jesse Butler
writer@rpresumes.com