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November 24, 2005

No Functional Resumes

Back when I worked in HR, I used to toss functional resumes on the "no" pile without even trying to figure out if the person was going to be a fit.

A "functional" resume is structured based on skills sets rather than career chronology and it's a favorite tactic for covering up an undesirable background, lack of experience, major gaps in employment, or any other problem.

Which is why I always threw the resumes on the 'no' pile. I knew the candidate was trying to hide something from me and I couldn't be bothered trying to figure out what it was.

So, don't waste time sending out functional resumes. They just annoy recruiters and don't get you any closer to your goal. If you have a problem with your background or want to make a career change, hire a professional resume writer to help you craft something that will work for you. Trust me, a functional resume isn't the answer.

Posted by Louise at November 24, 2005 09:42 AM