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Resume fast fact: Give employers what they want
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I've seen it yet again - a functional resume that goes to great lengths to "hide" work chronology and the current job title of the applicant.
Of course, this resume isn't producing any interviews, and the job hunter is desperately seeking a critique to identify the problem!
Employers in today's market are savvy, seasoned, and perhaps even a bit weary. They've probably seen it all by now, including resumes that don't give up credible, easy-to-find information in a way that makes sense.
So, give them what they crave!
Your resume will make an ethical, professional case for you, but only if you "come clean." By this, I mean showing your full work history with dates and descriptions of what you did.
Now, if you have past experience that qualifies you for a new job, but you don't want the employer to miss it, add a Career Achievements section on the first page that shows this information. However, DON'T peel your work chronology off in order to do this!
Work history is an important part of your background. Even if your experience seems unrelated, I'll bet that by digging deep, you'll be able to make a connection to the skills needed for the job you are targeting RIGHT NOW.
If you can't figure out how to do this, look at some of my past columns about resume writing techniques, or look at my work to see real-life examples of how to use an Achievements section on your resume.
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