Comments on: 3 Resume Formats: Chronological, Functional, or Screw Both?

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:34:58 +0000

Good material. I capitalized one word below that needs to change as discussion is about the functional resume.

The functional resume sounds perfect, right? Maybe not. Many hiring managers are highly suspicious of candidates boasting their skills in functional resumes since this format can often hide questionable employment records. It also takes a lot more work for prospective employers to “figure out” what you’re about and most prefer to see a work history – they want to know where you’ve worked, how long you’ve worked, and when you were previously employed. Basically, employers want to see your career progression and longevity in a particular role. Here’s how to know when to skip the CHRONOLOGICAL resume format:

Skip the functional resume format when:

Your previous employers and job titles are impressive.
Your skills lack depth and cannot stand alone.

By: The Weakonomist

The Weakonomist — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:22:11 +0000

I use a reverse chronology format. Most recently, I’ve updated my work experience to appear first instead of education because at this point in my career the work exp carries more weight.

By: Sagan

Sagan — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:02:21 +0000

I just handed in my resume for a job opening yesterday- was using all your tips and advice! Think I’ve got a shot

By: Catgurl

Catgurl — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:29:46 +0000

Fabulous addition to shed light on the 3 main types of resumes Fox. Another reason to use a “functional” resume is if you have done the same type of job for a long period. For example, if I have been a dental assistant for the last 10 years at three different employers, instead of repeating myself three times in the chronological format, I can just list the main same duties I did in the “Dental Assisting Experience” heading of a functional resume.

It all really depends on your background, job objective and current point in time of your career/job search.

Cheers!

By: FupDuckTV

FupDuckTV — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:17:20 +0000

I have always gone with the chronological format to my resumes, but I’m starting to wonder if the “both” route might be worth exploring. I’ve given me alot to think about, Fox.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:18:06 +0000

Wow. Thank you for shedding some light on these different resume formats. I’ve been using the chronological way for years. I’m going to try a combination resume now to see if this works better for my skills. This is an amazing series. Can’t wait to see how you finish it.