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When to use a functional
résumé |
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A functional
résumé
highlights your skills and
accomplishments rather than when and where
you developed them. |
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Use a
functional résumé if you have |
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held many jobs or worked for
many companies;
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recently entered the workforce
and have little or no track record;
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changed careers;
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had little or no career growth;
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returned to work after an
extended absence; or
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found yourself
considerably closer to
retiring from the workforce than entering it.
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When to use a chronological
résumé |
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A
chronological résumé
presents your work history, experience, and
accomplishments in date
order, beginning with your most recent employer and the
most recent role you performed. It is the
most common type of résumé and the one recruiters like
most. |
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Use a
chronological résumé if you have |
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demonstrated career growth within a
single profession, industry, or company;
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gained very practical experience at
each job;
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had more than two employers over the
last 10 years;
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had few job changes; or
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avoided an extended
work-force absence.
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