Functional Resume Samples

When Do Functional Resumes Work?

The functional resume samples on this page will help you see how functional resumes work and when they might be right for you.

The functional, or skills, resume is organized by education, experience, achievements, and skills, rather than by job. In fact, there is very little emphasis on employer history. It can work well when you've had employment gaps, are making a career change, or any time you want to emphasize skills and knowledge over experience.

Many recruiters don't really like this resume format, though. So proceed with caution before you decide it's the best one for you. The functional resume samples below are brought to you by ResumeEdge.com:

Functional Free Resume Examples

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If you take the time to really read each of the free resume examples sections we have here on the site, and then try to evaluate what works and why, you'll greatly advance your learning process. Who knows, the functional resume samples you've seen here might convince you a skills resume is the way to go! But, be sure to take a look at our free combination resume samples too.