Question

Marissa is going back to work after taking 10 years off to raise her children. She is starting her job search process and is trying to write a new résumé so that she can apply to jobs. What résumé format should Marissa use?
a.
Chronological
b.
Functional
c.
Web
d.
Electronic

Answer 1

b. Functional

A functional (skills-based) résumé emphasizes skills and accomplishments rather than continuous work history, which helps de-emphasize a multi-year employment gap. (A combination/hybrid résumé is another good option if she wants to highlight both skills and some chronological work or volunteer experience.)