A resume style that emphasizes what you've done more than when you did it.

Functional Resume Format –

List relevant information in order of importance; briefly list work history and education
last in reverse chronological (most recent first) order.

1.  Heading: How should an employer contact you?

• Your full name, centered at top of page, bold, 14pt. -16pt. font size (no titles or nicknames)

• Your address (permanent and/or school), cell phone number

• Your email address (professional - if its humorous, offbeat or trendy - don’t use it!)

• Your website (if used to showcase work samples, videos, etc.)

Summary Section: Combine functional information from work experience under relevant categories:

2.  Summary: What are some distinguishing factors about you?  

• Summarize descriptions of best accomplishments and demonstrated skills using bullets, action verbs,
  key words in succinct (phrase, no periods), quantify (increased sales 30%), qualify (adjectives, adverbs) 

∗ Top rankings, awards, honors, recognized or notable outcomes from your work

∗ Exceptional personal qualities, how you function in work environment

∗ Abilities required in job description, willingness to be trained or take on extra work

∗ Outstanding work ethics, supervisory or management skills, teamwork 

Examples of categories: 2-4 bullets under each category

3.     Communication & Presentation:

4.     Marketing & Promotions:

5.     Teaching & Training:

6.     Community Involvement & Activities:

7.     Work Experience:

•  Job title (bold)

• Company/Organization Name, City and State, dates of employment

∗ Full-time employment, professional experience

∗ Part-time, temporary or seasonal employment

∗ Internships, practicum, co-ops, volunteer work

8.     Education: What are your academic qualifications? Where were you trained?

• University or institution (s) attended, city and state (list each separately)

• Degree(s) earned and year(s) granted (don’t abbreviate)

• GPA (if above a 3.0), Dean’s List (if applicable)

• Minor, Certificates (if applicable)

• Study Abroad or Travel experience (institutions, countries, dates)

• Relevant Coursework (significant courses, independent study, capstone, thesis, dissertation)

• High School, City and State, dates (include only if a college Freshman or Sophomore)