You need to know how to best represent your skills, accomplishments, and attributes in
any challenging situation.

You may have a strong career background
or
You may have been out of work for several years
The Functional Format

A functional resume focuses on skills that demonstrate your qualifications rather than your chronological work history. This format
is best for individuals

  1. Reentering the workforce (stay at home moms with minimal experience)
  2. hanging careers
  3. New high school and college grads with little work experience.
  4. Unstable work history

The most important thing to remember when choosing a functional resume format is your skills have to match the qualifications of
hiring manager’s.

The functional resume camouflages an unstable work history.

Chronological Format

The chronological format is preferred by most employers. It demonstrates a strong career history. This format is appropriate for
individuals

  1. Strong career / academic growth
  2. Seeking similar positions
  3. Executive or management candidates

The downfall of a chronological format is it highlights any employment gaps.

Combination Format

The combination format focuses on both chronological and functional formats. It demonstrate your best and brightest qualifications.

Best for experienced workers.

This is not a good format for entry-level candidates with limited experience.

Whichever your situation is there is a
resume format that best fits your career challenge.
Everyone has their own unique career challenges.
There are two well know resume formats

Functional
Chronological

However there is  another format that is being used today.

Combination

You will learn the “pro” and “cons” of each format.

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