A functional resume highlights a persons skills and any specific experience or qualities that are relevant to a certain position. Unlike other types of resumes, a functional resume is not necessarily arranged in chronological order, but instead focuses on an applicants strengths and achievements. It is common practice to list the most prominent positions and duties first and work downward in .
order of importance.
This can work well for people with gaps in their employment history due to education, intern or volunteer work, self-employment or those re-entering the work force for any other reason. A functional resume is also suited to those applicants who have changed jobs frequently or are changing their career path, by outlining any skills which are most applicable to the new position, and excluding those which are not.
You can view a functional resume and download a template online here: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/functional-resume-sample-TC010362220.aspx
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