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Functional Resume

When should I use a functional resume?
Best to use when:
- You have had a variety of work experiences that are relatively unrelated
- Job and activity titles are not directly related to career goal
- Applying for different positions requiring the same skills



Ronald Jobseeker
75 N San Pedro Street
San Jose, CA 95100
Home (408) 555-5432
Work (408) 555-1234 x231
jobseeker@careersjobswork.com
OBJECTIVE
Enter in one or two sentences your goal and type of job you want.
Be as specific and clear and concise as possible. This part should get the resume reader's attention.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Briefly list your accomplishments and awards.

  • I am the right candidate because

  • Cite these successes by their importance to the type of position you're seeking.


  • SKILLS
    Discuss your successes, grouping them in three to five functions.

    A human-resources executive could list accomplishments in "Organizational Development," "Training," "Compensation & Benefits," "Recruitment," and "Labor Relations."

    A sales-and-marketing executive could discuss achievements in "Strategic Planning," "Key Account Growth," "New Market Penetration," "New Product Development & Launch," and "Advertising & Sales Promotion."

    For example:
    Interpersonal/Supervisory
  • Assisted campers with interpersonal and social concerns

  • Administered camp policy and disciplined campers when necessary

  • Trained four students to assist with educational programs

  • Supervised three assistants to help with kitchen operations

  • Trained two salespersons on store operations


  • EDUCATION
    School Name, City, State
    B.A., Major, Minor: Minor, 19xx
    GPA: xx, Major GPA: xx. Briefly note any awards, committees, offices held or affiliations from school. Do so in a concise way and remember to emphasize any related issues to the job or field you want to enter.



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