An ongoing career in computer programming. This indicates that you are currently in that role and would like to remain at that level with the next employer. Summary of qualifications Target your abilities and experiences toward your career goals. Your qualifications should fit the company requirements. If an advertisement or job description is available, select key phrases from the text and work them into your qualifications.
Most employers favor chronological resumes with the information in reverse chronological order.
There are exceptions, however. If you have spent 15 years in the same position or raised a family and are now resuming your career, a functional resume might suit your purpose because it puts your skills ahead of job history. A functional resume allows you to highlight the transferable skills you bring to a new assignment. Give first priority to your most important job function, lesser attention to other job functions regardless of actual employment chronology. Another possibility is to combine features of both formats.