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Functional Professional Resume Template

This functional professional resume template emphasizes your skills and abilities over your work history timeline. Ideal for career changers, recent graduates, or anyone with gaps in employment. The professional design groups your competencies into categories, helping employers quickly see what you bring to the table.

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Template Features

Skills-First Layout

Perfect for Career Changers

Professional Appearance

Competency Grouping

ATS-Friendly Format

Master Your Resume with This Template

Using the Functional Professional template is just the first step. Follow these visual guides to ensure your resume is perfectly formatted and optimized for recruiters.

Functional Resume Layout Guide - Visual representation of how to structure your resume using this specific format.

1. Optimize the Layout

Follow the functional structure to ensure your most relevant experience is highlighted correctly for this template.

ATS-Friendly Resume Checklist - Essential steps to ensure this template remains compatible with Applicant Tracking Systems.

2. Pass the ATS Filter

All our templates are ATS-ready. Maintain compatibility by following our simple checklist as you fill in your details.

Resume Action Verbs and Keywords - Power words to use within this template to boost your visibility and impact.

3. Use Power Words

Boost the impact of your bullets by starting them with strong action verbs and including relevant industry keywords.

About the Functional Resume Format

The functional resume format emphasizes your skills and abilities rather than your chronological work history. This format is ideal for career changers, recent graduates, or anyone with gaps in their employment history.Learn more about functional resumes →

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