Skills-Based Resume Good for Grads

What if you’re a recent grad—with no work experience? What if you’re trying to change careers—and want to talk about your stellar project management skills before your experience as an executive assistant? Enter the skills-based resume. While most job seekers use the traditional reverse-chronological resume format, it’s not the only option—and there are times when an alternate format, one that highlights your skills first, might be a better fit.

- Is a Skills-Based Resume Right for You? - Forbes:

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While I agree that a recent grad may need to use a skills based, or functional resume, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else. Often this type of resume is a red flag to employers. They assume you are trying to hide work gaps or awkward career miss-steps.