A functional resume is a great format to use for some job seekers.

​Unfortunately, many people use it in the wrong situation, and others fail to use it when they should.

​If you served in the military, you’ve lived and worked in environments that are specific to the military culture. 
The skills you developed as a service member are truly valuable and in high demand, but describing those skills to a prospective employer can be difficult. For instance, you may have trouble communicating without using military jargon or are unsure of how to bridge the culture gap that exists between military and civilian workplaces.