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Created by : Kalaivani R, Technical Recruiter, CEI India Pvt Ltd  | 04 10 2009 09:37:31 +0000
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Functional or Chronological Resumes, what are your thoughts? Do you like or dislike Functional resumes?

 
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Great debate Kalaivani !!!

This is the problem most of us faces, even i agree to some extent that the chronological resume is the best way to go, but I believe that is not true in all cases. It can be particularly detrimental if you are attempting to get started in a new field or change career paths and do not have the relevant experience to show. Those that use a functional resume can more effectively highlight their skill set and accomplishment while concealing their more unattractive qualities or areas of expertise.....


By Gargi Sinha, Senior Consultant, Hewitt Associates  04 14 2009 07:58:54 +0000
 
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Chrono is the way to go!.

Functional is fine only if the org is only concerned with geting tasks done - or if they are hiring contractors. If it is for any full time job, any good company would like to look into the past of the prospect, his/her goals and achievement.

There is a very nice podcast available here (also explore other links on this site - most of the podcasts are free!):

http://www.manager-tools.com/2005/10/your-resume-stinks

http://www.manager-tools.com/2008/04/resume-update-2008

http://www.manager-tools.com/search/node/resume

 


By Vijay Bhaskar, COO, Divami Software Private Limited  04 16 2009 10:52:26 +0000
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Well, it is an excellent topic but very complex at the same time. In a technical or scientific field, chronological resume is the only way. However, correct me if I m wrong, but there is vertical as well as horizontal movement in job market. Most of the jobs requires intellelectual and analytical ability with prowess to communicate. I have seen people with absolutely different academic background, go for different job profile altogather....and they succeed...If u know what u like and get an opprtunity to do what your like and u have that inclination and passion then functioanal resume can go a long way with the right emplyer.... 


By HASMUKH GANDHI, FILM AND TV PRODUCER, PROFESSIONAL  | 04 14 2009 09:05:58 +0000
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I somewhat agree with Mr.Vijay but I also feel that both types of resume formats can be choosen according to your needs.Basically Chronological resumes are best suited for those individuals whose job history reflects steady career growth, those who are remaining in the same field, and those whose career goals are clearly defined and in alignment with their work history. This type of resume is also suitable for candidates who have prior employment with a prestigious employer that they want to highlight.

Some advamtages of using Chronological resumes are easy to read, use a logical flow, and can effectively highlight career growth. Since this type of resume emphasizes the details of each position, using a chronological resume will draw attention to impressive titles and prestigious employers.

So personally I would definitely go for chronological resume.


By Samir Das, Tech Architect, Infosys  | 05 08 2009 06:57:52 +0000
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I would go all out for Chronological resume for the folowing reasons : 1. Simple to comprehend 2. gives clearity in terms of skills / technologies ( in case of IT profiles ) for each employment. 3. functional resumes are more subjective and one can not pin point the core competency (which need to be identified for correct mapping of profile to the JDs) . No wonder most candidates are not happy with the job offers sent by job consultants and neither are the HR managers with the candidates sent to them for interviews . 4. Specifically for IT sector , a recruiter needs to understand what skills? when and for how long? This is possible only with chronological resumes .
By Smita Sharma, HR Manager-Recruitments Atoms Consultants-Executive Search Agency  | 04 14 2009 10:08:31 +0000
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Considering that a resume is a snap shot of your experience, it needs to capture what you have done till date in your professional life.It is important to account for the work done and time frames. Where you have been working is key to understanding the fit to the positon at hand. 

A functional resume falls short in these respects.It doesnt give a clear picture.

For instance - The functional resume of a cricketer that talks about how many centuries he made, sixes and fours he had hit, the strike rate etc.It will tell us that he is a batsmen of some standing. But, if the cricketer fails to mention which team he was representing then the picture is worfully inadequate.

Further, equally important the chronology brings out the career progression.Which is an indicator of a candidates stability and career focus.


By Prakash Francis, Director, Enterprise Hiring Solutions  | 04 14 2009 09:24:37 +0000
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There is nothing special in Functional or Chronological Resume however chronological works better till the middle level. Choronological resume give overall picture of any individual which is very much require once you are applying for any new assignment. I am saying that because there are lot people who do not know about the technologies & they look the keywords in the resume so chronological resume will work over here.

Functional resume works once the assignment is for senior role & the recruiter is also known to the field. In this case he/she can understand the crux of the profile.

I will suggest to put the link of your functional resume with choronological one.


By Mahesh Chandra, Sr. Resource Manager-Recruitment, Anlage Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd  | 04 14 2009 09:20:43 +0000
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Generally speaking, resumes should be in the reverse chronological order, we're talking about the median population of resumes. In specific instances, for people who have a diverse field of experience, long list of experience functional resumes work better.
But, then again, we are taking the median of the population, freshers who comprise the majority of the job seeking profile - chronological one is suited.


By Vinod Yadav, Marketing Manager, L & T  | 04 14 2009 09:03:39 +0000
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The ultimate purpose of the resume is to give a clear account of the applicant’s qualifications and previous achievements.
The way of presenting this information could go through various avenues since all roads lead to Rome. So, it is up to the applicant to choose but with the risk of submitting a format which is unfavorable to the targeted company.
Traditionally, the chronological resume is the preferred format. However, functional resume may have an advantage in some cases:
• Those with diversified experience which covers more than one career.
• Those with gaps in their work history.
• Job-seekers who have mainly unpaid (volunteered) experience.


By Ahmed Sultan, ITC, Airline Consultant  | 04 14 2009 07:40:08 +0000
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There was an article advising applicants on the makings of a good resume and one tip was that a Functional resume would be the preferred format. I disagree with this tip. Functional resumes lack the detail we need to evaluate a candidate effectively. Being recruiter in a technology company we need applicants with the most up to date skills with IT solutions. If an applicant has not used a required software/technology for more than a couple years they would require months of ramp up time. The technology moves so fast that every year a new version comes out.


By Kalaivani R, Technical Recruiter, CEI India Pvt Ltd  | 04 10 2009 09:42:13 +0000
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