{"id":3102,"date":"2023-02-19T16:11:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T16:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontobusiness\/chapter\/learn-it-11-6-1-career-connection\/"},"modified":"2023-07-22T00:18:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T00:18:30","slug":"learn-it-11-6-1-career-connection","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontobusiness\/chapter\/learn-it-11-6-1-career-connection\/","title":{"raw":"Learn It 11.6.1: Career Connection: Functional R\u00e9sum\u00e9","rendered":"Learn It 11.6.1: Career Connection: Functional R\u00e9sum\u00e9"},"content":{"raw":"
Recognize a functional r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and understand when to use it<\/span><\/section>\r\n

Functional R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/h2>\r\nA functional r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is organized around your talents, skills, and abilities rather than according to the work experience that corresponds with each job you have had as with the reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9. A functional r\u00e9sum\u00e9 emphasizes specific professional capabilities, like what you have done or what you can do. Specific dates may be included but are not as important.\r\n\r\nIf you are a new graduate entering your field with little or no actual work experience, the functional r\u00e9sum\u00e9 may be a good format for you. It can also be useful when you have a gap in your work history from taking time away from employment, such as to care for family or for health reasons. It can also be useful when you are seeking work in a field that differs from what you have done in the past. It\u2019s also well suited for people in unconventional careers.\r\n\r\n
See an example of a functional r\u00e9sum\u00e9 compared to the reverse chronological format<\/a>.<\/section>\r\n

What to Include<\/h3>\r\n
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  1. Your contact information<\/strong>: name, address, phone number, and professional email address<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. A summary of your experience<\/strong>: you can list hard skills as well as soft skills<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Skills<\/strong>: this will be the largest section; identify a few key skills that the job you are applying for requires and describe how you have gained those skills in any of your jobs<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Education and training<\/strong>: formal and informal experiences matter; include academic degrees, professional development, certificates, internships, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. References statement<\/strong>\u00a0(optional): \u201cReferences available upon request\u201d is a standard phrase used on\u00a0r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, although it is often implied<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. Other sections<\/strong>: may include a job objective, additional accomplishments, and any other related experiences<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nJust as with the reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9, be careful that you leave out information that could harm your chances of getting through the screening process.\r\n

    What to Leave Out<\/h3>\r\nAlthough you can benefit from giving your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 a stamp of individuality, you will do well to steer clear of personal details that might elicit a negative response. It is advisable to omit any confidential information or details that could make you vulnerable to discrimination, for instance. Keep in mind that your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 will likely be viewed by a number of employees in an organization, including human resource personnel, managers, administrative staff, etc.\r\n