Applicants who have
multiple gaps in their employment history should not use chronological resume format
In some cases, using a functional resume may be one approach to minimize long or
multiple gaps in employment.
Not exact matches
The chronological option is best for people who've moved from one programmer job to the next, with no breaks
in employment or out - of - industry positions, and the functional format is ideal for independent contractors who've done the same tasks for
multiple clients, anyone changing industries or attempting to cover up a large
employment gap.
Functional resumes are great for people who are looking to make a career change, people with
multiple positions with different industries, people with
gaps in their
employment and those just starting out on their career.
NO dates — Even if your
employment chronology has problems with too many jobs,
multiple or long
gaps in employment dates, keep the dates and chronology
in the resume.