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| Form Over Function |
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When it comes to crafting a perfect resume, a “top down’ approach is still employers’ favorite, an Accountemps survey reveals. Seventy-five percent of hiring managers polled said they prefer a chronological resume with the most recent work history first, over those organized by job function and skills. “Chronological resumes allow job seekers to present their career progression to prospective employers in a straightforward, easy-to-follow way,” comments Accountemps chairman Max Messmer. “Functional resumes, which emphasize skill sets rather than jobs held, are popular among professionals in career transition or who have had lengthy gaps in employment, but they are not a favorite of employers. It is often better to address a career change directly than try to write around it.”
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