Resume Writing Workshop

Back to the Basics…

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.

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.

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

Objective

Yes or No

Career change – Yes

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Jesse Butler

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