How to Write a Functional Resume
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A functional resume highlights your skill set, accomplishments and qualifications rather than emphasizing where you've worked
Tips to Writing a Functional Resume:
Write Down your Skills and Accomplishments, Including:
- Volunteer experience
- Computer skills
- Language skills
- Clubs and community affiliations
- Hobbies, interests and talents
- Education
- Job skills
Organize Your Skills
- What is your most relevant skill for the job for which you are applying?
- If you have years of experience doing something related to the job you are seeking, put that at the top
Arrange your Resume by Category, Not Time
- Create a section for each experience or skill you can offer
- Examples include: computer skills, management and supervision, administrative support, customer service, reception and financial analysis
Add a Reverse Chronological Work History on the Bottom
- Do not completely leave off your employment history
- Add a list of past positions with dates, but do not make it the focus of your resume
