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Functional Resume Template
Puts You in Control

To highlight your strengths and suitability for the job opening use a functional resume template. It also legitimately allows you to down-play your weaknesses which is a great advantage since prospective employers often use a strategy of “weeding out” unsuitable candidates as a quick first step.

So, if you are:
- Recently out of college
- Changing careers
- Re-entering the job market after a break

Here is the template for you to use immediately.

YOUR NAME:
Your address
City/State
Your Contact Information

Your Career Objective: goes in here...


MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Real Facts as bullet points, that start with power words like successful, thorough knowledge, expert in, etc...


KEY CAPABILITIES

• Assertions as bullet points, that start with power words like successful, thorough knowledge, expert in, etc...


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

MOST RECENT COMPANY NAME                     Month Year – Month Year
Some information about the company goes in here

YOUR JOB TITLE/ROLE
Job Scope goes here...

Achievements
• Start bulleted point with a power word like “saved $x” etc...


EDUCATION

SCHOOL OR COLLEGE                                  Month Year – Month Year
Qualifications go here ...


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