In that format, we list our experiences from the most recent to the most distant in time. Then about thirty years ago a new resume format came into being. It's called the Functional resume format.

Many learners complete their studies when they do not have adequate knowledge of functional writing skills. They experience difficulties in writing job application letters and other related ...

Leif Fearn, Nancy Farnan, When Is a Verb? Using Functional Grammar to Teach Writing, Journal of Basic Writing, Vol. 26, No. 1 (SPRING 2007), pp. 63-87 ...

Job seekers are often too quick to think that when a chronological resume isn’t effective, it must mean it has to be organized functionally.

After learning more about Sandra’s background, I decided a functional format was necessary. While I take this approach on few resumes, I felt in this case it was vital in minimizing the ...