Free Example Resumes and Resume
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Here is a sample of
a Functional Resume. This format is unique because it focuses on accomplishments
and specific skill sets rather than on job history as in the Chronological
Resume. This type of resume is helpful for someone who wants or needs to emphasize
their unique skills or accomplishments rather than their sequence of jobs.
This is the best format for someone changing jobs or careers for the
same reason.
Contents
Contact Information
This is the information
obviously necessary for an employer to know how to contact you. Believe it
or not, I've seen many resumes over the years where this information was left
out and, of course, I had no way of getting back to them to tell them!
Objective (Optional)
I recommend that you don’t use an objective unless you want to target a specific job. If you want to include an objective, you should only mention the specific job title and nothing else.font>
Summary or Skill
Summary
The summary is a very important part of a resume because a well-written summary can quickly give a potential employer an idea of what you have to offer. It's important to spend some time crafting a summary that will catch the reader's attention.
Skills and/or Accomplishments
A Functional Resume takes the information you would normally have under each job title in a Chronological Resume and lists it here for better visibility and greater emphasis.
Work History or
Professional Experience
This is where you list your
jobs in reverse chronological order. Include the title of you rposition, the name of your employer, the city and state of your employer, and the length of your time there.
Education
Your college or university
education or university level certificates.
Professional Affiliations
(optional)
If you belong to any professional affiliations, mention them here.
Training and/or
Certifications (optional)
Mention any relevant certifications or training that doesn't fit under the
Education element.
Military Experience
(optional)
If you want to mention your military experience because you believe it's relevant,
mention it here.
DO NOT add the comment "References Available Upon Request" because that is a given but also because you may not need them. Also, you should only provide references when and if the process with your potential employer has moved past the initial contact and you know you are being seriously considered for the job.
