FUNCTIONAL RESUME FORMAT

Objective

This is optional, particularly if you address it in your cover letter. If you do use an objective, make it very specific and concise. State what you can contribute to the organization. Objectives can help focus resumes when you have an eclectic background or you are embarking on a new career.

Heading

Name, address and phone. Centered at top of the page.

Function

List your strongest abilities or accomplishments in four or five separate paragraphs—put them in order of relevance to desired job. Have a major headline for each paragraph. If you have a strong work history it can be by position (e.g., Staff Management). If you have limited work history and are relying on your education, list by modality (e.g., Sports Massage, Hydrotherapy) or related skills such as Organizational Skills.

Education

Put at bottom unless it was within three years.

Work Experience

(Optional.) List a brief summary at the bottom of the page. Include dates, employers and titles.

Personal

Again, this is optional.

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