Also, if you do have
a significant gap in your employment history, there may be better places to address them than in the middle of your CV.
The functional resume format is a great choice for individuals with very little work experience, or with
significant gaps in their employment history.
Not exact matches
This style works to your advantage if you have a strong, stable work
history, with no
significant gaps in employment.
Be sure to address any potential issues
in your work
history, such as
gaps in employment, potential age bias, or other issues, as the payoff can be
significant.
This kind of resume is ideally suited to individuals with
gaps in their
employment history, college / university students just entering the job market, people with limited
employment backgrounds but
significant volunteer experience, overqualified candidates, older workers looking to deemphasize a lengthy job
history, individuals transitioning out of military careers into civilian careers, individuals changing careers, or any other situation where soft / transferable skills can be used to meet the requirements of the job specifications.
The functional format may be used to hide blemishes
in your job
history, such as
significant gaps of
employment or several short - term positions.