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.

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

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

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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