In a previous article, we enumerated three (3) of the most commonly used resume formats/templates; namely: the Chronological (Reverse Chronological), Functional, and the Combined. We summarized all and fit it into one write-up and of course, that left you wondering how they can be made in detail. In this article, we are going to focus on one which you can use in a lot of instances, jobs, and career paths, whatsoever. In this article, we are going to delve deeper on what and how a functional resume is for.
Based on what it’s called, a functional resume is a format that showcases your skills and work history and to make them the emphasis in your Curriculum Vitae (CV). “The idea is to group your skills together under themes, rather than present a chronological work history. Coupled with a good cover-letter narrative, it can help you get interviews that you otherwise would have been passed over for,” said Mary Ellen Slayter who is a career expert from Monster.com.
Why does a Functional Resume work? And how?
Just like the other types of formats, the functional resume also has things that others don’t. It has a certain specificity which allows employers to notice what you want them to notice firsthand. A functional resume will help you sell yourself based on what you have learned throughout your entire career.
By having this type of format, readers and employers will have a better time looking at your showcased skills and what you can offer to their company. Some employers have a hard time trying to assess you based on your history. A functional resume however, defies this because you list your skills, talents, and try to incorporate them in little/short stories on how they have been of big help throughout your career.
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