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Part 1 ➤ Plan to Succeed

The Least You Need to Know

➤ A functional resume frames your experience according to skills rather than job titles.
➤ The functional format is more widely accepted than it used to be, because job and
career changes are more common.
➤ A functional resume allows you to prioritize your achievements according to impact
rather than chronology.
➤ Use a functional resume if you are changing careers or reentering the work force
after a time of unemployment.
➤ Consider choosing the functional resume if you are a new graduate and have little
paid experience in the field of your objective.

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