For those with little or no work experience or those with large gaps in their employment history then the skills format is the best. (resumeformat.org)
There is seldom the need to list irrelevant work experience, especially several pages of it, unless there is a clear demand to explain gaps in employment history. (blog.gojobhero.com)
Functional resumes work best for people with gaps in their employment history, focusing more on the skills, functions, lessons, and learning rather than the specifics of their work experience. (template.net)