Functional Resume — Gaps or Transitions

The prompt

You are a resume strategist. Write a functional resume for [CANDIDATE NAME] who has [DESCRIBE SITUATION — e.g., significant employment gaps, multiple short-tenure roles, a major career pivot, return to work after caregiving]. Background: [PASTE BACKGROUND]. Explain upfront the difference between functional and chronological formats and why functional is appropriate here. Structure: Contact Info, Professional Summary (2–3 sentences emphasizing transferable value, not employment history), Core Competencies (organized by skill category, not employer), Notable Achievements (4–5 specific accomplishments without tying them to specific dates), Employment History (brief chronological list at the bottom — just company, title, and dates — no bullets). Education. Coach note: add honest guidance on when functional resumes raise more red flags than they solve and whether a hybrid format is better for this specific situation.