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Functional Resumes for Job Changes and Changing Careers
By Shannon | April 26, 2008
Functional resumes are organized by function or category, rather than time (chronological). The advantage of a functional resume is that you can highlight the most relevant experience, even if it was volunteer work, a hobby, or three jobs ago.
Some very conservative organizations/industries (e.g., banking, Wall Street), do not like functional resumes, so be sure to check it out first, before you develop your resume.
The basic building blocks of a functional resume are:
1-Summary/Profile
2-Skill Groups
3-Work History (Usually just a list with relevant details, but without descriptions)
-Title, Employer, Location, Dates
4-Education
5-Other Pertinent Information
-Training, Awards, Volunteer Experiences, etc.
Sometimes a functional resume can be just the ticket to that job interview you’re seeking.
Topics: Changing Careers, Job Change, Resumes |