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"10 Secrets for Career Change Success"
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†Lee Hecht Harrison study
People
who work with a Career Coach find jobs 15 - 46% faster than those who don't!†
who work with a Career Coach find jobs 15 - 46% faster than those who don't!†
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Career Strategy Session with
Kim Avery,
The Midlife
Career Change Coach.
Your free 30 minute session will focus on YOUR goals, and a strategy to pursue them with confidence!
†Lee Hecht Harrison study
Functional Resume
In today's complex world, it's a relief to find something that is simple. Choosing a resume format is just that. As you research resumes, you will quickly come to realize that there are only two main styles, the chronological resume and the functional resume.
When you need a resume that highlights your accomplishments and takes the focus off any employment or experience gaps, the functional resume may be just the ticket.
Functional Resume Outline
- Your first name and surname
- Your address
- Home and cell phone
- Email address (home - not your current employers)
- Website/blog/online portfolio
Objective
- Tailor your objective to the specific job title, focusing on how you will fulfill the needs of the employer.
Professional Achievements
- List four or five major achievements specific to your current or prospective role. Quantify the results as much as possible.
Skills
- List the skills you possess that apply to this job
- List any relevant IT skills
- Add fluent language skills
Work History
- Include job title, company name and contact information, and dates of employment. If your employment time was short, list it by years instead of months and years.
Education
- Level of education, degree, school name, school city and state, dates of attendance or graduation.
References
- State "References are available on request."
Another option with a functional resume is to try and weave your work history in with your accomplishment and skills section to further minimize any glaring gaps. Unfortunately, many employers are frustrated by this and unwilling to take the time to sort it out.
My advice is to keep it simple and highlight your strengths.
Professional Resume Template
Work Strategically has a free functional resume template available for download. Use this template to create a professional resume in a fraction of the time you would designing one from the ground up.
Functional Resume Template
With your professional resume in hand, you are now ready to present yourself to the world. Good luck.
For more great resources, follow these links:
Resumes
How to Write a Resume
Resume Styles
Outline of a Resume
Functional Resume Template
Chronological Resume Template
Cover Letter for a Resume
Resume Readiness Quiz
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