This 1st sample resume in our series of sample resumes is of a funtional resume. A functional resume focuses on skills, experience, and accomplishments. A functional resume works best for the following conditions:

* Your work history is not related to the job
* Your related experience is not your most recent job
* You have gaps in your work history
* You have not worked recently
* You are just entering the job market

In a functional resume you are advertising your specific qualifications, not the order in which you obtained them. Functional resumes let you emphasize volunteer or civic experience, training, or education.

The functional resume is not usually the favorite resume type among employers, as it is a little more difficult to read. The work history and career paths are not as clear. However, it is important to select the resume type that displays your special qualities to the best advantage.

The following sample resume is a Functional Resume:

CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON
8563 Ravenwood Drive
Cedar Pine, CA 92000 (441) 555-8724
e-mail: cjohnson@xxxxxxxx.net

OBJECTIVE: Position as a light truck or delivery driver for a company in need of a dependable employee with two years

driving experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Earned an outstanding accomplishment raise at Sharp Printing.
* Excel at maintaining good customer relationships.
* Possess a class two chauffeur’s California driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE:

Driver

* Delivered printed products to customers.
* Planned daily customer delivery routes.
* Transported grammar school children back and forth from daycare site to school.
* Delivered prepared meals to seniors.
* Excellent drivers license record.
* Conducted daily safety inspection and maintenance of vehicles.

Trustworthy

* Transported children safely to school on time without any traffic accidents.
* Collected payments when delivering products to customers.

Customer Service

* Maintained good relationships with route customers.
* Followed up on customer questions or complaints.

Dependable

* Developed a responsible reputation among customers.
* Delivered 95% of shipments on time with a low damage/return rate.
* Worked well under stressful situations such as short deadlines or driving in heavy traffic.
* Able to lift moderately heavy objects.

Employment History

2000 - Present Delivery Driver Sharp Printing, Cedar Pine, CA
1999 - 2000 Driver School Days Day Care, Cedar Pine, CA
1997 - 1998 Cashier Giant Sub Sandwiches, Cedar Pine, CA
Summer 1997 Driver (Volunteer) Senior Meals “Door to Door,” Cedar Pine, CA

Education & Training

Arlington High School
Community Driving School, Defensive Driving

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