Functional Skills-Based CV
Design Style

Structured to highlight skills first, with a de-emphasized timeline. Great for those with freelance or short-term experience. Uses icons or bolded section titles.

Best Use Cases

Freelancers, career changers, consultants

Anyone with gaps in employment or many short jobs

Job seekers with strong skills but little formal work history

Template Example

[Your Full Name]
? Location | ? Phone | ?? Email | ? Website/LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Multi-skilled professional with expertise in digital marketing, copywriting, and client communications. Experienced in managing remote projects, meeting deadlines, and producing high-quality deliverables for diverse industries.

Key Skills

SEO & Content Marketing

Google Analytics & AdWords

Project Management

Social Media Strategy

Copywriting & Editing

Professional Highlights

Digital Marketing Consultant | 2019–Present

Managed SEO for 15+ websites

Designed and implemented social campaigns reaching 1M+ users

Increased client conversion rates by up to 30%

Content Writer – Freelance | 2017–2019

Wrote blog content, white papers, and email newsletters

Clients included tech startups, NGOs, and online magazines

Education & Certifications

BA in Communication – Daystar University, 2016
HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification – 2023

References

Available upon request

? Tip: Group freelance work under broad titles to keep the CV concise.