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Skills-Based (Functional) Resume

A functional resume organised around skill areas rather than job history — useful for career gaps, changers and varied backgrounds.

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Free for personal and business use. No signup, no watermark.

What's inside

  • A clean, ATS-friendly single-column layout
  • All the standard sections recruiters expect
  • Placeholders in every section showing what to include
  • Consistent professional formatting throughout

What this template covers

The layout is a clean single column with 4 sections in the order recruiters expect: Summary → Key Skill Areas → Employment History → Education. Every section contains placeholder text describing exactly what to put there, so you are never staring at a blank heading. The single-column structure also keeps it readable by applicant tracking systems (ATS).

No 019 · Last updated June 2026 · A4 · Microsoft Word, Google Docs & LibreOffice compatible

How to use this template

  1. Download the Word version above and open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.
  2. Fill in the placeholders. Anything in square brackets — [Client Name], [Date], [Amount] — is a marker showing exactly what goes there. Type your details over them.
  3. Adjust to fit. Add or remove rows, sections or paragraphs; the formatting will hold.
  4. Save or print. Export to PDF from your editor when you need a fixed, shareable copy.

This template is a general example provided for convenience. It is not legal, financial or professional advice — for agreements and formal documents, consider having a qualified professional review your final version for your jurisdiction.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Skills-Based (Functional) Resume ATS-friendly?

Yes — it uses a single column, standard headings and no text boxes, tables or graphics, which is exactly what applicant tracking systems parse most reliably.

Should I keep it to one page?

For most applicants, yes — especially with under ten years of experience. Cut the least relevant bullet points rather than shrinking the font below 10pt.

Is the Skills-Based (Functional) Resume really free?

Yes — free for personal and business use, with no signup and no watermark. You may not resell or republish the template itself, but documents you create with it are entirely yours.

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