You are right-no one likes a functional resume and I try to preserve the chronology whenever possible. I sometimes use a hybrid format when chronology is particularly problematic. This format focuses more on competency themes but still keeps the chronology intact.

Barbara

As usual you give great advice. I have had clients tell me some of the same stupid things and I tell them almost the exact same thing you do. Recently I have had a bunch of clients tell me they don’t want to list their career chronologically and, instead, go with a “functional” resume that is both misleading and confusing. Apparently many people dont consider what recruiters want to read when putting together resumes.

Love your blog and love your advice…its dead on, useful, and a great read.

Happy Easter!

Liz