Job Skills II The “Functional” Resume

The Philosophy of Resumes The purpose of a resume is to: ◦Opens and (gulp) closes doors ◦Gets you in the front door Styles ◦Chronological ◦Functional

Functional Resumes Who Should Use a Functional Résumé? ◦A functional résumé is particularly useful for people who:  Have gaps in their work history.  Are reentering the work force.  Have frequently changed jobs.  Are looking to transition into new careers.  Don't exactly fit the mold of what recruiters are looking for in the positions they want.

The Secret to Getting Hired Getting through the hiring process comes down to how you package yourself Surviving and thriving on the other hand is about how well you do your job and how well you get along with your co- workers.