Text What follows are (10) on writing a functional resume that will get read—a resume that makes you come (11) and look interesting to (12) . … Never apologize: If you’ re returning to the work (13) after fifteen years as a parent, (14) write a short paragraph (summary of background) (15) a chronology of experience. Don’ t apologize for working at (16) a mother: it’ s the hardest job of all. If you have no special training or higher education, just don’ t (17) education. How to psych yourself up: The secret is to think about the (18) before you start writing about yourself. Take four or five hours off not necessarily (19) , and simply write down every accomplishment in your life on or (20) the job. That made you feel effective. Don’ t worry at first (21) what it all means. Study the list and try to spot patterns. As you study your list, you will come closer to the meaning: identifying your marketable skills. Once you discover patterns, give names to your (22) of accomplishments (leadership skills, budget management skills, child development skills, etc. ). Try to list at least three accomplishments (23) the same skills heading. Now start writing your resume as if you mattered. It may take four (24) or more, and several weeks, before you’ re ready to show it to a (25) (friends are usually too kind) for a reaction. When you’ re satisfied, send it to a printer; a (26) resume is far (27) to photocopies. It shows an employer that you (28) job hunting as (29) work.