TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Subject:Re: Functional Resume From:Beverly Parks <bparks -at- HUACHUCA-EMH1 -dot- ARMY -dot- MIL> Date:Wed, 25 Jan 1995 08:34:32 MST
In general, one would list first whichever is strongest. A
recent graduate would probably stress education; whereas,
someone who hasn't had much formal education, or whose work
experience exceeds their education, or whose education does not
directly apply, would likely list experience first.
=*= Beverly Parks =*= bparks -at- huachuca-emh1 -dot- army -dot- mil =*=
=*= "Unless otherwise stated, all comments are my own. =*=
=*= I am not representing my employer in any way." =*=
> Frank Saucier [Tech Pub] said:
>> I've used a one page functional resume for a little over five years.
> ....
> [format condensed below]
>> SUMMARY
>> ACCOMPLISHMENTS
>> EDUCATION
>> EXPERIENCE
