When to use a Functional Format
A functional resume
catalogues work experiences and abilities by major skill area in order
to highlight strengths and weaknesses rather than focus on specific jobs
or dates of employment.
A functional
resume is beneficial when:
A. track records
do not justify a chronological resume for entry level type jobs
B. much of the work has been volunteer, free-lance, consulting, or temporary
C. there is a variety of different, relatively disconnected work experiences
D. career growth has been stagnant or there has been an extended absence
E. in the process of career change
F. the need to emphasize capabilities not used in recent work experience
G. mature professional has extensive expertise and jobs
A functional
resume is not beneficial when:
A. career growth
pattern is emphasized
B. listing specific employers is important, as in highly traditional
fields
C. limited amount of functions have been performed
D. recent employers are highly prestigious
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